Should I start Sam LaPorta or Zachariah Branch this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Sam LaPorta

+7.9 projected edge · Standard

Start Sam LaPorta over Zachariah Branch for Week 7 Standard: 9.6 projected points versus 1.7.

Sam LaPorta: 14.6 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against GB.
Zachariah Branch: 0.5 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against SF.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Sam LaPorta

TE · DETStats & schedule

9.6FF projected

↑ +1.9 vs ESPN

vs GB

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Zachariah Branch

WR · ATLStats & schedule

1.7FF projected

↓ -0.2 vs ESPN

vs SF

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Sam LaPorta

Fortified9.6

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 1.25%.

Zachariah Branch

Fortified1.7

ESPN1.9

Sleeper1.8

FantasyPros—

Zachariah Branch faces SF in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%.

Sam LaPorta projects for 9.6 points in standard scoring, 7.9 more than Zachariah Branch. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 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.