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Sam LaPorta vs Michael Penix
Straight-up dynasty trade value for Sam LaPorta and Michael Penix, updated Oct 14, 2026. Values byDynasty Dealer.
Sam LaPorta Wins
Sam LaPorta wins this trade
Sam LaPorta carries 1,384 more dynasty value than Michael Penix (14.1% of the total). To even it up, the Michael Penix side should add a piece — a rookie pick or a depth player worth roughly 1,384.
Who the market prices higher
The market prices Sam LaPorta above Michael Penix by 1,384 points — 14.1% of the two assets' combined value, and the difference between tier 3 and tier 4.
Contender or rebuilder
Both sides sit in a similar age band (25 and 26), so this one does not split cleanly along contend-versus-rebuild lines. Decide it on roster fit and positional need.
Position and scarcity
Positional scarcity matters here: 6 TEs are priced at or above 5,605 (10% of that tier), against 26 QBs at or above 4,221 (26%). The thinner side of that comparison is harder to replace if you trade it away.
Which way the market is moving
Over the last seven days of snapshots, Sam LaPorta is up 197 and Michael Penix is up 759. Momentum currently favors Michael Penix — worth weighing if you are the side asking, since the market has not finished repricing.
What balances it
To level this, the Michael Penix side needs roughly 1,384 more in value — about what the market pays for 2027 Round 4 Early today. Add that or something priced near it and the trade lands inside the fair band.Run the full package →
Dynasty market values, updated · data version 2026-10-14 · sourceDynasty Dealer. These are estimated trade-market values, not projected fantasy points.
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