| Sam LaPorta | Colston Loveland | |
|---|---|---|
| Team | DET | CHI |
| Age | 25 | 22 |
| TE rank by value | TE3 | TE5 |
| 1QB value | 3,839 | 2,919 |
| Superflex value | 3,010 | 2,171 |
| Overall rank (1QB / SF) | #42 / #55 | #57 / #73 |
| PPR PPG (2026) | 12.3 | 9.2 |
| Injury status | Active | Active |
| Source agreement | Sources agree (spread 10%) | Some disagreement (spread 63%) |
| DynastyProcess value | 3,690 | 4,259 |
| Sleeper value | 4,111 | 1,558 |
| nflverse value | 3,690 | 2,065 |
Fair-trade verdict
| Format | Sam LaPorta | Colston Loveland | Gap | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1QB | 3,839 | 2,919 | 24.0% | Favors Sam LaPorta |
| Superflex | 3,010 | 2,171 | 27.9% | Favors Sam LaPorta |
Same rule as the trade calculator: gap = (larger − smaller) ÷ larger; within 5% is fair. Favors means the side receiving that player gets the better value.
To even it up, the side getting Colston Loveland could add a piece such as Kyle Pitts Sr. (1,213), Tre Tucker (1,206), Germie Bernard (1,251) (checked with the calculator’s 2-for-1 discount).
Buy/sell flags
- Colston Loveland: possible buy (market below experts)
Colston Loveland is 3 years younger (22 vs 25). Sam LaPorta is scoring more in 2026: 12.3 vs 9.2 PPR points per game.
Frequently asked questions
Who is worth more in dynasty, Sam LaPorta or Colston Loveland?
Sam LaPorta is valued higher in 1QB leagues, by 920 points (3,839 vs 2,919) as of November 4, 2026. In superflex it is 3,010 vs 2,171.
Is Sam LaPorta for Colston Loveland a fair dynasty trade?
In 1QB leagues, a straight swap is not even: Sam LaPorta is valued 24.0% above Colston Loveland, so a straight swap favors the side getting Sam LaPorta. In superflex it is not even: Sam LaPorta is valued 27.9% above Colston Loveland, so a straight swap favors the side getting Sam LaPorta.
Who is younger, Sam LaPorta or Colston Loveland, and who scores more?
Colston Loveland is 3 years younger (22 vs 25). Sam LaPorta is scoring more in 2026: 12.3 vs 9.2 PPR points per game.
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Composite values from DynastyProcess (40%), Sleeper (30%), nflverse (15%) (weights re-normalised over the sources available today); expert values from DynastyProcess open data (GPL-3.0); nflverse data CC BY 4.0, changed by us into per-game production ranks. Projections: Sleeper public API. Updated November 4, 2026. How the composite works. Values are a starting point, not a guarantee.