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Should I start Dameon Pierce or Sam LaPorta this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Sam LaPorta

+4.3 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Sam LaPorta over Dameon Pierce for Week 7 Standard: 9.5 projected points versus 5.2.

  • Dameon Pierce: 6.1 FP recent scoring average.
  • 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%.

Dameon Pierce

Fortified5.2
ESPN4.8
Sleeper5.7
FantasyProsโ€”

Dameon Pierce faces DAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.1 fantasy points.

Sam LaPorta projects for 9.5 points in standard scoring, 4.3 more than Dameon Pierce. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 3:10 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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