Anthony Davis vs Michael Porter Jr.: who to start in Week 2
Anthony Davis plays 3 games in Week 2 (Oct 26-Nov 1), Michael Porter Jr. 3. For that week alone, start Anthony Davis: 130.0 projected fantasy points to 116.3 for Michael Porter Jr.. Over the season, Anthony Davis leads in points leagues (43.3 fantasy points a game to 38.8) and Michael Porter Jr. in 9-cat leagues (20th against 24th). The two go close together on our board, which is our own ranking order from 2025-26 and 2026-27 box scores, not ADP.
Updated Oct 28, 2:33 AM ET. Rechecked every 30 minutes.
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- Points leagues
- #15
- 43.3 FP/G, slot 2.03, $32
- 9-cat leagues
- #24
- +2.5 z, slot 2.12, $30
The pick in points leagues.
- Points leagues
- #31
- 38.8 FP/G, slot 3.07, $25
- 9-cat leagues
- #20
- +2.9 z, slot 2.08, $32
The pick in 9-cat leagues.
The call
Points leagues: Anthony Davis. 43.3 fantasy points per game against 38.8, 15th on our board to 31st.
9-cat leagues: Michael Porter Jr. instead, +2.9 in summed z-scores against +2.5 (20th to 24th), because the categories pay for a different mix.
Category by category, Anthony Davis is ahead in 4 (REB, BLK, FG% and TO) and Michael Porter Jr. in 4 (PTS, STL, 3PM and FT%).
Per 36 minutes, Anthony Davis produces more: 49.2 fantasy points to 43.1, on 31.7 minutes a night against 32.4. He does it in fewer minutes, so a bigger role would widen the gap.
Anthony Davis plays 3 games in Week 2 (Oct 26-Nov 1), Michael Porter Jr. 3. For that week alone, start Anthony Davis: 130.0 projected fantasy points to 116.3 for Michael Porter Jr..
Slots are where our board's order lands in a 12-team snake draft (round.pick), and dollars are auction value over replacement for 12 teams with $200 each. Neither is ADP: no free draft-position feed lets us republish it.
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Per game, side by side
| Per game | Anthony Davis | Michael Porter Jr. |
|---|---|---|
| Fantasy points per game | 43.3 | 38.8 |
| Minutes | 31.7 | 32.4 |
| PointsPTS | 20.9 | 23.9 |
| ReboundsREB | 10.7 | 7.0 |
| AssistsAST | 2.7 | 2.6 |
| StealsSTL | 1.1 | 1.3 |
| BlocksBLK | 1.5 | 0.3 |
| Threes3PM | 0.6 | 3.5 |
| Field goal %FG% | 49.1% | 46.5% |
| Free throw %FT% | 74.4% | 84.8% |
| TurnoversTO | 2.1 | 2.3 |
| Games, 2025-26 | 20 | 52 |
Bold is the better number. The line blends 2025-26 with 2026-27 games as they are played, the same numbers the rankings use.
Per 36 minutes
| Per 36 | Anthony Davis | Michael Porter Jr. |
|---|---|---|
| Fantasy points | 49.2 | 43.1 |
| Points | 23.7 | 26.6 |
| Rebounds | 12.1 | 7.8 |
| Assists | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Steals | 1.3 | 1.5 |
| Blocks | 1.7 | 0.3 |
| Threes | 0.7 | 3.8 |
| Turnovers | 2.4 | 2.6 |
Each per-game number divided by minutes and scaled to 36: the rate a bigger role would carry.
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9-category z-scores
| Category | Anthony Davis | Michael Porter Jr. |
|---|---|---|
| PointsPTS | +0.8 | +1.3 |
| ReboundsREB | +2.3 | +0.6 |
| AssistsAST | -0.5 | -0.5 |
| StealsSTL | +0.3 | +0.8 |
| BlocksBLK | +1.6 | -0.8 |
| Threes3PM | -1.1 | +1.9 |
| Field goal percentageFG% | +0.2 | -0.6 |
| Free throw percentageFT% | -0.8 | +0.7 |
| TurnoversTO | -0.3 | -0.6 |
| Total | +2.5 | +2.9 |
Each number is standard deviations above or below the top 156 players (a 12-team league's rosters). Field goal and free throw percentage are weighted by attempts, and turnovers count against.
If you punt a category
Punting points, steals, threes and free throw percentage flips the 9-cat answer to Anthony Davis.
| Punt | Anthony Davis | Michael Porter Jr. |
|---|---|---|
| PTS | +1.6 (#23) | +1.4 (#28) |
| REB | -0.0 (#58) | +2.4 (#20) |
| AST | +2.9 (#17) | +3.2 (#13) |
| STL | +2.2 (#20) | +2.0 (#23) |
| BLK | +0.6 (#43) | +3.6 (#15) |
| 3PM | +3.5 (#13) | +0.7 (#42) |
| FG% | +1.8 (#29) | +3.7 (#13) |
| FT% | +3.2 (#13) | +2.0 (#23) |
| TO | +2.8 (#25) | +3.4 (#21) |
Value is the sum of the other eight z-scores, recomputed with the punted category left out of the pool that sets them; the rank is among all 392 ranked players.
Week 2 (Oct 26-Nov 1)
- Anthony Davis: 3 games (Mon @CHA, Wed @CLE, Fri CHA).
- Michael Porter Jr.: 3 games (Tue @BOS, Fri DET, Sun @IND).
Recent games
- Anthony Davis: 40.4 fantasy points a game over his last 4 of 2026-27, against 43.3 on the board.
- Michael Porter Jr.: 38.6 fantasy points a game over his last 4 of 2026-27, against 38.8 on the board.
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Common questions
Who is better for the rest of the 2026-27 season, Anthony Davis or Michael Porter Jr.?
Points leagues: Anthony Davis. 43.3 fantasy points per game against 38.8, 15th on our board to 31st. 9-cat leagues: Michael Porter Jr. instead, +2.9 in summed z-scores against +2.5 (20th to 24th), because the categories pay for a different mix.
Who wins more categories, Anthony Davis or Michael Porter Jr.?
Category by category, Anthony Davis is ahead in 4 (REB, BLK, FG% and TO) and Michael Porter Jr. in 4 (PTS, STL, 3PM and FT%).
Who should I start in Week 2, Anthony Davis or Michael Porter Jr.?
Anthony Davis plays 3 games in Week 2 (Oct 26-Nov 1), Michael Porter Jr. 3. For that week alone, start Anthony Davis: 130.0 projected fantasy points to 116.3 for Michael Porter Jr..
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