PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network on Sam LaPorta

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

From the episode

I have Laporta seven. I have likely eight. So. I'm putting Laporta just ahead of likely. So. If you have them both on your team. You might be in this verge territory. Where you could start both.

Mentioned at 67:25 – 67:46

STACKED’s take

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Kelley ranks LaPorta as TE7, slightly ahead of Likely, and suggests starting both.

Matt Kelley ranks Sam LaPorta as his TE7, placing him just ahead of Isaiah Likely (TE8). He suggests that in the current tight end renaissance, starting both players if you have them is a viable strategy.