From the episode

I think you have to start him. I always worry about these guys... New Orleans also did a pretty good job defending tight ends last year.

STACKED’s take

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Start LaPorta, but be wary of the Saints' strong TE defense.

John Laghezza advises starting LaPorta because most drafters lack a better replacement, though he expresses caution regarding back-end TE1 consistency against a Saints defense that defended tight ends well last year.

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