Darnell Washington or Sam LaPortaWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Darnell Washington is a Pittsburgh Steelers tight end who averaged 4.5 fantasy points per game across 13 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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TEPittsburgh Steelers#38 TE

Darnell Washington

PPG

4.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

364

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

TEDetroit Lions#7 TE

Sam LaPorta

PPG

9.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

489

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Darnell Washington vs Sam LaPorta: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Darnell Washington	Sam LaPorta
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.5	9.7
Games Played	13	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	59	87
Receptions	31	40
Rec/Game	2.4	4.4
Receiving Yards	364	489
Rec Yds/Game	28.0	54.3
Receiving TDs	1	3
Targets	43	49
Target Share/Game	3.3	5.4
Age	25	25
Experience	2 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Darnell Washington or Sam LaPorta in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Darnell Washington 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, Darnell Washington averaged 4.5 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7.

Should I draft Darnell Washington or Sam LaPorta in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Darnell Washington averaged 4.5 fantasy points per game across 13 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 Darnell Washington and Sam LaPorta average in 2025?▾

Darnell Washington averaged 4.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 5.2 points per game.

When are Darnell Washington and Sam LaPorta's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Darnell Washington (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Sam LaPorta (DET) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.