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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

Courtland Sutton vs Sam LaPortaWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Courtland Sutton over Sam LaPorta in 2026.

Courtland Sutton averaged 10.7 PPG in 2025 to Sam LaPorta's 9.7, a 1.0 point per game edge. Sutton also stayed healthier, playing 17 games to 9, which steadies his weekly floor. Courtland Sutton is Tier 3 among wide receivers, Sam LaPorta is Tier 2 among tight ends.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Courtland Sutton (10.7 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Sam LaPorta (9.7 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRDenver Broncos#21PPG LEADER

Courtland Sutton

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,017

Rec TDs

Targets

124

Bye

Week 10

TEDetroit Lions#7

Sam LaPorta

PPG

9.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

489

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Courtland Sutton

Sam LaPorta

Head to Head

10.7 PPG9.7 PPG

17 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Courtland Sutton: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #21 at the position). Sam LaPorta: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #7 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE in most league formats.

Courtland Sutton vs Sam LaPorta: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Courtland Sutton (WR, Denver Broncos) against Sam LaPorta (TE, Detroit Lions) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Courtland Sutton averaged 10.7 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Sam LaPorta posted 9.7 PPG across 9 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Courtland Sutton has his bye in Week 10, Sam LaPorta in Week 6. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Courtland Sutton (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Sam LaPorta (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Courtland Sutton outscored Sam LaPorta by a projected 17 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Courtland Sutton played 17 games in 2025 compared to Sam LaPorta's 9. That durability gap means Courtland Sutton contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Courtland Sutton scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Courtland Sutton saw 124 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Sam LaPorta is 5 years younger than Courtland Sutton (25 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Courtland Sutton vs Sam LaPorta: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Courtland Sutton	Sam LaPorta
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.7	9.7
Games Played	17	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	182	87
Receptions	74	40
Rec/Game	4.4	4.4
Receiving Yards	1,017	489
Rec Yds/Game	59.8	54.3
Receiving TDs	7	3
Targets	124	49
Target Share/Game	7.3	5.4
Age	30	25
Experience	7 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 6

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Courtland Sutton at 10.7 PPG, 1.0 points per game above Sam LaPorta's 9.7. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Courtland Sutton or Sam LaPorta in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Courtland Sutton has the edge at 10.7 PPG compared to Sam LaPorta's 9.7 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Courtland Sutton and Sam LaPorta average in 2025?▾

Courtland Sutton averaged 10.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 1.0 points per game.

When are Courtland Sutton and Sam LaPorta's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Courtland Sutton (DEN) has a bye in Week 10, and Sam LaPorta (DET) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.