Should I start Keenan Allen or Sam LaPorta this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Sam LaPorta

+4.6 projected edge · Standard

Start Sam LaPorta over Keenan Allen for Week 7 Standard: 9.4 projected points versus 4.8.

Keenan Allen: 6.3 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against MIN.
Sam LaPorta: 14.6 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against GB.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:05 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Sam LaPorta

TE · DETStats & schedule

9.4FF projected

↑ +1.7 vs ESPN

vs GB

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Keenan Allen

WR · INDStats & schedule

4.8FF projected

↑ +0.4 vs ESPN

at MIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Sam LaPorta

Fortified9.4

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 2.5%.

Keenan Allen

Fortified4.8

ESPN4.4

Sleeper5.2

FantasyPros—

Keenan Allen faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

Sam LaPorta projects for 9.4 points in standard scoring, 4.6 more than Keenan Allen. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:05 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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