PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network on Sam LaPorta

PodcastFirst Class Fantasy - Week 2 Fantasy Football Rankings - Terry Bounce Back?September 18, 2026

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13th overall, Sam Laporta versus the Buffalo Bills. I have Sam Laporta, 7 overall.

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Kelley ranks Sam LaPorta as TE7, chasing game-script upside

Matt Kelley ranks Sam LaPorta as his TE7, significantly higher than the PlayerProfiler consensus of TE13. Kelley is chasing the high-scoring potential of the Lions-Bills game.

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Buy low on elite TE metrics; 17% target share, top-10 routes, bounce-back vs Minnesota.

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LaPorta ranks 2nd among TEs vs. blitz with 169 yards, 2 TDs, 15.1 EPA.

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LaPorta's elite blitz EPA (15.1, 2nd among TEs) makes him a key weapon vs Minnesota.

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Just 2 targets last week and phased out with Jameson Williams dominating.

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Sam LaPorta earns B Week 8 start grade, seventh-ranked TE.

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LaPorta used in pin-and-pull concepts to crack down on edge defenders.

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