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Sam LaPorta

Sam LaPorta fantasy outlook for week 9 at MIA. Chance to play: 100%.

This week's projection and range of outcomes

ScoringProjection80% range (P10 to P90)Rank
Standard7.81.2 to 15.0TE6
Half PPR10.12.4 to 17.9TE6
PPR12.53.5 to 21.6TE7

The range is Margin's: how far real outcomes landed from projections like this one, by position and size, over 2019 to 2025. It assumes he plays.

Matchup

Recent usage

WeekOpponentSnap shareTargetsCarriesPoints (half PPR)
Week 4CAR79%13—18.4
Week 5ARI89%5—17.3
Week 7GB97%2—2.3
Week 8MIN93%515.0

Season range

70.4 points so far; 166.1 projected for the season (80% range 140.1 to 192.2, half PPR, 10 games left).

Sam LaPorta 2026 game log and weekly projections

Half-PPR points and projection by week. Each linked week has its own page with the full stat line, all three scorings and everyone in the game.

WeekOpponentPointsProj.Rank
Week 1vs NO7.311.1TE18
Week 2@ BUF14.29.0TE8
Week 3vs NYJ5.910.0TE25
Week 4@ CAR18.49.3TE1
Week 5@ ARI17.310.7TE5
Week 6Bye———
Week 7vs GB2.311.0TE38
Week 8vs MIN5.08.7TE26
Week 9@ MIA—10.1upcoming
Week 10vs NE—9.8upcoming
Week 11vs TB—10.6upcoming
Week 12vs CHI—10.6upcoming
Week 13@ ATL—9.9upcoming
Week 14vs TEN—10.7upcoming
Week 15@ MIN—9.3upcoming
Week 16vs NYG—10.2upcoming
Week 17@ CHI—10.7upcoming
Week 18@ GB—10.3upcoming

Sam LaPorta 2026 stats and fantasy points

70.4 half-PPR points in 7 games (10.1 a game), TE7 so far. PPR 85.9, standard 54.9.

StatTotalPer game
Targets446.3
Receptions314.4
Receiving yards36752.4
Receiving TDs30.4
Carries10.1
Rushing yards20.3

Sam LaPorta rest of season outlook

Margin projects 102.2 half-PPR points over his 10 remaining games (10.2 a game), TE6 the rest of the way. PPR 126.1, standard 78.3.

His start and his outlook agree (TE7 to date, TE6 from here): his trade price should match his projection.

Start or sit Sam LaPorta in week 9?

Start. Sam LaPorta is TE6 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (TE12) is projected for 8.0 half-PPR points; Margin gives Sam LaPorta a 52% chance to score at least that.

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Questions

What is Sam LaPorta's fantasy projection for week 9?

10.1 half-PPR points (12.5 PPR, 7.8 standard), with an 80% range of 2.4 to 17.9.

Should I start Sam LaPorta in week 9?

Start. Sam LaPorta is TE6 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (TE12) is projected for 8.0 half-PPR points; Margin gives Sam LaPorta a 52% chance to score at least that.

How many fantasy points has Sam LaPorta scored in 2026?

70.4 half-PPR points in 7 games (10.1 per game), TE7 at his position; 85.9 in PPR and 54.9 in standard.

What is Sam LaPorta's rest of season outlook?

Margin projects 102.2 half-PPR points over his 10 remaining games (10.2 a game), TE6 the rest of the way. PPR 126.1, standard 78.3.

Should I trade for Sam LaPorta?

His start and his outlook agree (TE7 to date, TE6 from here): his trade price should match his projection. Connect your league and Margin prices any trade against your roster.

Is Sam LaPorta injured?

Sam LaPorta has no injury designation. His chance to play in week 9: 100%.

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