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Should I start Jacob Saylors or Sam LaPorta this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Sam LaPorta

+9.5 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Sam LaPorta over Jacob Saylors for Week 7 Standard: 9.6 projected points versus 0.1.

  • Jacob Saylors: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup lift against GB.
  • Sam LaPorta: 14.6 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against GB.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Sam LaPorta
Why this pick?

Sam LaPorta

Fortified9.6
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 1.25%.

Jacob Saylors

Fortified0.1
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Jacob Saylors faces GB in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 8.75%.

Sam LaPorta projects for 9.6 points in standard scoring, 9.5 more than Jacob Saylors. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:16 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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