Should I start Michael Mayer or Sam LaPorta this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Sam LaPorta

+5.3 projected edge · Standard

Start Sam LaPorta over Michael Mayer for Week 7 Standard: 9.5 projected points versus 4.2.

Michael Mayer: 6.0 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against LAR.
Sam LaPorta: 14.6 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against GB.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 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

Michael Mayer

TE · LVStats & schedule

4.2FF projected

↓ -0.4 vs ESPN

vs LAR

Sun 4:25 PM 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%.

Michael Mayer

Fortified4.2

ESPN4.5

Sleeper3.9

FantasyPros—

Michael Mayer faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Sam LaPorta projects for 9.5 points in standard scoring, 5.3 more than Michael Mayer. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 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.