TEDET vs CARTE714.9 projected (7.8–19.1)PPR
Should I start Sam LaPorta in Week 4?
Start Sam LaPorta in Week 4. LaPorta projects 14.9 PPR points to Isaiah Likely's 12.2.
Measured against the TE12 start line: Isaiah Likely, TE13 at 12.2 projected PPR points, the first tight end below it.
Week 4 · Updated Tue 6:00 AM ET
Why Sam LaPorta
Start Sam LaPorta — projects 14.9, an even matchup vs CAR.
Sam LaPorta projects 14.9 points on a 7.8–19.1 range. The matchup grades as neutral against CAR. Usage: targets / game at 5.4. Net: Sam LaPorta is start this week.
Working for LaPorta: High-scoring spot (27.0 team total), Spike upside (19.1 ceiling).
Matchup
Sam LaPorta (DET) faces CAR, kickoff Sun 8:20 PM ET. The matchup is rated neutral. Betting line: implied team total 27.0, spread -3.5.
Recent form
Sam LaPorta's last 5 games: PPR points 21.7, 10.3, 9.8, 17.2, 7.4 (oldest to newest).
At least 1 of these 5 were played before the 2026 season — the card does not date them.
What flips it
LaPorta's edge is 2.7 points (14.9 to 12.2). LaPorta's floor (7.8) sits under Likely's projection, so a quiet game from LaPorta flips it. Confidence in the call: moderate.
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