Should I start Britain Covey or Sam LaPorta this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Sam LaPorta

+8.2 projected edge · Standard

Start Sam LaPorta over Britain Covey for Week 7 Standard: 9.6 projected points versus 1.4.

Britain Covey: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against DAL.
Sam LaPorta: 14.6 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against GB.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Sam LaPorta

TE · DETStats & schedule

9.6FF projected

↑ +1.9 vs ESPN

vs GB

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Britain Covey

WR · PHIStats & schedule

1.4FF projected

↓ -1.0 vs ESPN

vs DAL

Mon 8:15 PM ET

Why this pick?

Sam LaPorta

Fortified9.6

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 1.25%.

Britain Covey

Fortified1.4

ESPN2.4

Sleeper0.3

FantasyPros—

Britain Covey faces DAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%.

Sam LaPorta projects for 9.6 points in standard scoring, 8.2 more than Britain Covey. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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