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Rest of 2026 · after Week 4 · updated Oct 10, 2026, 8:27 PM EDT

George Kittle or Sam LaPorta: rest of season?

George Kittle holds the narrow rest-of-season edge over Sam LaPorta in PPR. The current PPR ranks are TE#4 and TE#5.

This is a rest-of-season roster and trade decision. For this week's lineup only, use the linked start/sit comparison.

ROS lean
Photograph of George Kittle

George Kittle

SF · Full
PPR rankTE#4
FTT rating35.8
Recent PPG16.1

Recent workload: 5.5

Snap share: 68%

Schedule: Demanding

Rated games: 13

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Photograph of Sam LaPorta

Sam LaPorta

DET · Active
PPR rankTE#5
FTT rating35.3
Recent PPG14.2

Recent workload: 8.0

Snap share: 88%

Schedule: Balanced

Rated games: 13

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Scoring-format verdict

Who ranks higher in PPR, Half PPR and Standard?

FormatHigher ROS rankGeorge KittleSam LaPortaRating gap
PPRGeorge KittleTE#4 · 35.8TE#5 · 35.30.6
Half PPRGeorge KittleTE#4 · 36.0TE#5 · 34.91.1
StandardGeorge KittleTE#4 · 35.7TE#5 · 33.52.2
Why the order looks this way

Value, production, workload and runway.

Two high-interest tight ends close enough in the current rest-of-season model to create a real roster or trade decision.

George Kittle: 16.1 recent PPR points per game, 5.5 opportunities and a demanding remaining schedule. Sam LaPorta: 14.2 recent PPR points per game, 8.0 opportunities and a balanced remaining schedule.

Current redraft value remains the anchor. Recent results, opportunity, snap share and remaining positional schedule can move the order within guarded limits.

This weekOpen the start/sit call →Trade valuePrice the swap →Full boardSee every TE →
Related rest-of-season decisions
Sam LaPorta vs. Tyler Warren →George Kittle vs. Tyler Warren →
Questions, answered

Who should I roster rest of season: George Kittle or Sam LaPorta?

George Kittle holds the narrow rest-of-season edge over Sam LaPorta in PPR. George Kittle is TE#4 in the current PPR rankings.

Should I trade George Kittle for Sam LaPorta?

The current rest-of-season order favors George Kittle. Price the deal in the redraft calculator before accounting for roster needs and the other pieces in the offer.

Does the scoring format change the answer?

PPR favors George Kittle, Half PPR favors George Kittle, and Standard favors George Kittle.

Is this the same as a weekly start/sit decision?

No. This comparison weighs the remaining season. The start/sit page focuses only on the current week's projection, matchup and availability.