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Cade Stover or Sam LaPortaWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Cade Stover is a Houston Texans tight end who averaged 3.5 fantasy points per game across 15 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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TEHouston Texans
Cade Stover
PPG
3.5
Games
15
Rec
22
Rec Yds
215
Rec TDs
1
Targets
32
Bye
Week 14
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

Cade Stover vs Sam LaPorta: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatCade StoverSam LaPorta
PPG (Half-PPR)3.59.7
Games Played159
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)5387
Receptions2240
Rec/Game1.54.4
Receiving Yards215489
Rec Yds/Game14.354.3
Receiving TDs13
Targets3249
Target Share/Game2.15.4
Age-25
Experience-2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Cade Stover or Sam LaPorta in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Cade Stover 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, Cade Stover averaged 3.5 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7.

Should I draft Cade Stover or Sam LaPorta in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Cade Stover averaged 3.5 fantasy points per game across 15 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 Cade Stover and Sam LaPorta average in 2025?▾

Cade Stover averaged 3.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 6.2 points per game.

When are Cade Stover and Sam LaPorta's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cade Stover (HOU) has a bye in Week 14, and Sam LaPorta (DET) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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