Jake Ferguson vs Sam LaPorta
Sam LaPorta holds a 44.7% edge in Superflex dynasty value.Updated 9/17/2026
THE CASE FOR FERGUSON
Ferguson has a clear, bankable role in Dallas as a high-snap, middle-of-field target who can rack up steady TE1/2 volume when the offense is functional. His cost (SF 1,931) bakes in fewer assumptions than LaPorta’s, so he’s a strong value if you’re buying usable points without paying elite premiums. If Dallas stabilizes its weekly passing efficiency and red-zone usage, Ferguson can flirt with top-6 TE production at a discount.
THE CASE FOR LAPORTA
LaPorta is the archetype you pay up for in dynasty: young, already proven as a high-impact fantasy TE, and tied to a strong offensive ecosystem. His ceiling comes from being a featured option with touchdown and target-earning ability that can separate from the TE pack, not just survive on volume. At 25.6 with an elite market value (SF 3,034), he offers both week-winning upside and long-term insulation at a position where difference-makers are scarce.
VERDICT BY TEAM SITUATION
If you’re pushing chips in, LaPorta is the preferred bet for true weekly edge, but Ferguson is the smarter add when you need points per value and can spend the gap elsewhere.
Rebuilders should prioritize LaPorta because elite, young TE assets hold value and give you a rare long-term cornerstone, while Ferguson is more replaceable and age/role sensitive.
The 36.4% gap is justified by LaPorta’s ceiling and insulation, but it’s close only if you’re converting that premium into a clear starter upgrade at another spot.
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Worth more?
LaPorta is worth more in dynasty due to age, proven elite ceiling, and stronger value insulation at TE.
Trade?
Trade for Ferguson if you can turn the LaPorta premium into a meaningful RB/WR/QB upgrade; otherwise, pay for LaPorta if you want a positional advantage.
Superflex?
In superflex, the TE gap matters less than QB scarcity, so LaPorta is still the better TE asset but it’s often optimal to take Ferguson plus added QB/WR value.
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