Should I start George Kittle or Sam LaPorta this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start George Kittle

+2.2 projected edge · Standard

Start George Kittle over Sam LaPorta for Week 7 Standard: 11.7 projected points versus 9.5.

George Kittle: 9.4 FP recent scoring average.
Sam LaPorta: 14.6 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against GB.

Forecast updated Oct 24, 2026, 10:32 PM ET · Standard

FF PICK

George Kittle

TE · SFStats & schedule

11.7FF projected

↑ +0.4 vs ESPN

at ATL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Sam LaPorta

TE · DETStats & schedule

9.5FF projected

↑ +1.8 vs ESPN

vs GB

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

George Kittle

Fortified11.7

ESPN11.2

Sleeper11.3

FantasyPros—

George Kittle faces ATL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 9.4 fantasy points.

Sam LaPorta

Fortified9.5

ESPN7.7

Sleeper8.2

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%.

George Kittle projects for 11.7 points in standard scoring, 2.2 more than Sam LaPorta. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 24, 2026, 10:32 PM 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.