Who Should I Start? Sam LaPorta or Rome Odunze

Friday, November 21, 12:17 PM

According to Detroit Football Network's Justin Rogers, Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (back) is likely to miss the remainder of the season after successful surgery on his back. The 24-year-old was amid a rebound campaign, posting a 40/489/3 line before sustaining a back injury in their 44-22 win over the Commanders in Week 10. However, his status quickly deteriorated, and he's now facing a significant recovery. Fellow tight end Brock Wright (ankle) will operate as Detroit's TE1 in his teammate's stead, with Ross Dwelley working in behind him. Neither projects to be particularly useful for fantasy.

Saturday, December 6, 10:09 AM

Chicago Bears wide receiver D.J. Moore is likely to see an increase in targets in Week 14 against the Green Bay Packers. It's been a quiet season for the perennial 1,000-yard receiver, who is averaging the fewest receptions and yards of his career this year. This could be the bounce-back game that Moore and his fantasy managers have been waiting for. Rome Odunze (foot) has been ruled out for Week 14, which gives Moore the chance to see his usual WR1 volume. Although the Packers' defense has been strong against wide receivers this season, Moore has only scored under double-digit fantasy points once in his six career matchups against this defense. For the first time since early in the season, Moore is a clear starting option that fantasy managers should feel confident about placing in their lineups.