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Should I start Sam LaPorta or Ted Hurst III this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Sam LaPorta

+4.5 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Sam LaPorta over Ted Hurst III for Week 7 Standard: 9.6 projected points versus 5.1.

  • Sam LaPorta: 14.6 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against GB.
  • Ted Hurst III: 2.2 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup reduction against CAR.

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%.

Ted Hurst III

Fortified5.1
ESPN6.8
Sleeper5.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Ted Hurst III faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 5%.

Sam LaPorta projects for 9.6 points in standard scoring, 4.5 more than Ted Hurst III. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:01 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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