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LaPorta is projected as the TE3 at both DFS outlets, with the TE3 value score at DraftKings and the TE2 value score at FanDuel. LaPorta has a desirable matchup. The Cardinals are tied for the third-most DraftKings points per game (18.6) allowed to tight ends.
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LaPorta's TE3 projection with TE2 value at FanDuel faces Cardinals' weak tight end defense.

Among 36 tight ends with at least 50 routes this season, LaPorta has 82.2% route participation rate (3rd), 17.4% target share (11th), 0.20 TPRR (T-16th), 16.0% first-read rate (11th), 5.5 receptions per game (T-4th), 57.0 receiving yards per game (7th), 14.2 DraftKings points per game (5th), 14.7 expected DraftKings points per game (4th), 11.4 FanDuel points per game (5th), and 12.2 expected FanDuel points per game (4th). LaPorta has a desirable matchup; the Cardinals are tied for third-most DraftKings points per game (18.6) allowed to tight ends and have allowed the fourth-most FanDuel points per game (15.6) to them. LaPorta is projected as the TE3 at both DFS outlets, with the TE3 value score at DraftKings and the TE2 value score at FanDuel.

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