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PodcastIs Zero RB BACK? | Live FFPC Triflex Best Ball Draft (Ep. 2079)July 7, 2026

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I take Sam Laporte, though, making a second tight end to my bill. I decide to push running back a little bit further because I'm just not worried about it yet.

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Sam Laporta is selected as a second tight end in the draft, allowing the analyst to push running back selection further out.

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LaPorta anytime TD at +160 favored; Saints' run focus opens red-zone opportunities.

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Sam LaPorta consensus TE4 for Week 1 with perfect expert unanimity.

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Saints Week 1 RB opportunities Travis Etienne: 9 carries, 9 targets Kendre Miller: 9 carries, 0 targets CJ Donaldson: 2 carries, 2 targets

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LaPorta was part of Lions' OT drive to re-take lead.

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TE snap rate leaders in the first half of the Week 1 morning games: 100% - Cade Otton 97% - Tyler Warren 89% - Colston Loveland 88% - Gunnar Helm 87%...

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LaPorta catches both targets for 27 yards early in Week 1 vs. Saints.

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