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Should I start AJ Barner or Sam LaPorta this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Sam LaPorta

+5.4 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Sam LaPorta over AJ Barner for Week 7 Standard: 9.5 projected points versus 4.1.

  • AJ Barner: 1.6 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against KC.
  • Sam LaPorta: 14.6 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against GB.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Sam LaPorta
Why this pick?

Sam LaPorta

Fortified9.5
ESPN7.7
Sleeper8.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Sam LaPorta faces GB in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 14.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

AJ Barner

Fortified4.1
ESPN4.4
Sleeper4.6
FantasyProsโ€”

AJ Barner faces KC in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.

Sam LaPorta projects for 9.5 points in standard scoring, 5.4 more than AJ Barner. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:01 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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