Should I start Mason Tipton or Sam LaPorta this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Sam LaPorta

+9.5 projected edge · Standard

Start Sam LaPorta over Mason Tipton for Week 7 Standard: 9.5 projected points versus 0.0.

Mason Tipton: OUT.
Sam LaPorta: 14.6 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against GB.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Sam LaPorta

TE · DETStats & schedule

9.5FF projected

↑ +1.7 vs ESPN

vs GB

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Mason Tipton

WR · NOStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

vs PIT

Sun 9:30 AM ET

Why this pick?

Sam LaPorta

Fortified9.5

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 2.5%.

Mason Tipton

Fortified0.0

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Mason Tipton faces PIT in Week 7. OUT

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

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM 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.