Should I start Brandon Smith or Sam LaPorta this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Sam LaPorta

+8.2 projected edge · Standard

Start Sam LaPorta over Brandon Smith for Week 7 Standard: 9.5 projected points versus 1.3.

Brandon Smith: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
Sam LaPorta: 14.6 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against GB.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Sam LaPorta

TE · DETStats & schedule

9.5FF projected

↑ +1.7 vs ESPN

vs GB

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Brandon Smith

WR · PITStats & schedule

1.3FF projected

↓ -1.2 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

Why this pick?

Sam LaPorta

Fortified9.5

ESPN7.7

Sleeper8.5

FantasyPros—

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%.

Brandon Smith

Fortified1.3

ESPN2.5

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Brandon Smith faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points.

Sam LaPorta projects for 9.5 points in standard scoring, 8.2 more than Brandon Smith. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.