Isaiah Likely vs Sam LaPorta: Who Should You Start?

Week 4 analysis

Scoring

AstroLineup recommends starting Sam LaPorta over Isaiah Likely. Here's how the two compare on AstroScore, matchup, projected points, and expert consensus rank.

Isaiah Likely

TE · NYG

Sam LaPorta

TE · DET

Verdict · Week 4

▲ Start LaPorta

AstroScore

11.3

Projected Points

10.9

#11

ECR Rank

vs ARI ★★★★★

Matchup

@ CAR ★★★★★

★ Why start LaPorta over Likely?

→Projected points with cosmic edge — Likely projects ~0.5 points higher, but LaPorta's neutral cosmic conditions versus Likely's challenging week could help LaPorta outperform that projection

→ECR rank advantage — LaPorta ranks 7th versus Likely's 11th, giving LaPorta the edge in expert consensus

→LaPorta steady, Likely unsettled — LaPorta's week looks calm and uneventful, while Likely faces emotional friction that may disrupt focus and rhythm on game day.

Likely’s stars30 · Weak

Lean toward him falling short of his 11.3-point projection

MoonMood & rhythm▼ Moderate drag

Game-day rhythm looks unsettled, with focus drifting between snaps and reps feeling disjointed. Expect inconsistent target share and route timing, with dropped or mistimed catches more likely on contested targets.

Minor factors: Jupiter (luck & opportunity) ▼ slight drag

LaPorta’s stars50 · Neutral

No cosmic push either way, so trust his 10.9-point projection

Quiet chart

No significant planetary activity this week. Astrology is not a factor; go by his projection and matchup.

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