FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast on Sam LaPorta

Podcast2026 Fantasy Football Standard Mock Draft: Biggest Non-PPR Values, Touchdown Pi...August 22, 2026

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Sam Laporta is a mad value at seven, nine.

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LaPorta is a massive value pick in the seventh round.

The source identifies Sam LaPorta as a 'mad value' in the seventh round, noting his role in a high-powered offense.

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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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