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Brenton Strange or Sam LaPortaWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brenton Strange is a Jacksonville Jaguars tight end who averaged 7.9 fantasy points per game across 12 games in 2025. Sam LaPorta is a Detroit Lions tight end who averaged 9.7 fantasy points per game across 9 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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TEJacksonville Jaguars#19 TE
Brenton Strange
PPG
7.9
Games
12
Rec
46
Rec Yds
540
Rec TDs
3
Targets
60
Bye
Week 7
TEDetroit Lions#7 TE
Sam LaPorta
PPG
9.7
Games
9
Rec
40
Rec Yds
489
Rec TDs
3
Targets
49
Bye
Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brenton Strange vs Sam LaPorta: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatBrenton StrangeSam LaPorta
PPG (Half-PPR)7.99.7
Games Played129
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)9587
Receptions4640
Rec/Game3.84.4
Receiving Yards540489
Rec Yds/Game45.054.3
Receiving TDs33
Targets6049
Target Share/Game5.05.4
Age2525
Experience2 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 7Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brenton Strange or Sam LaPorta in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Brenton Strange and Sam LaPorta is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Brenton Strange averaged 7.9 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7.

Should I draft Brenton Strange or Sam LaPorta in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Brenton Strange averaged 7.9 fantasy points per game across 12 games in 2025, and Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7 across 9. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Brenton Strange and Sam LaPorta average in 2025?▾

Brenton Strange averaged 7.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 1.8 points per game.

When are Brenton Strange and Sam LaPorta's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brenton Strange (JAX) has a bye in Week 7, and Sam LaPorta (DET) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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