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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

Davante Adams vs Sam LaPortaWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Davante Adams over Sam LaPorta in 2026.

Davante Adams averaged 13.8 PPG in 2025 to Sam LaPorta's 9.7, a 4.1 point per game edge. Adams also stayed healthier, playing 14 games to 9, which steadies his weekly floor. Davante Adams is Tier 2 among wide receivers, Sam LaPorta is Tier 2 among tight ends.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Davante Adams (13.8 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.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRLos Angeles Rams#8PPG LEADER

Davante Adams

PPG

13.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

789

Rec TDs

Targets

114

Bye

Week 11

TEDetroit Lions#7

Sam LaPorta

PPG

9.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

489

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Davante Adams

Sam LaPorta

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13.8 PPG9.7 PPG

14 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Davante Adams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #8 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 2 (Strong Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE in most league formats.

Davante Adams vs Sam LaPorta: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Davante Adams (WR, Los Angeles Rams) against Sam LaPorta (TE, Detroit Lions) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Davante Adams averaged 13.8 PPG in 2025 over 14 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.

Davante Adams has his bye in Week 11, Sam LaPorta in Week 6. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Davante Adams is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Sam LaPorta is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Davante Adams (age 33) 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?

•Davante Adams outscored Sam LaPorta by a projected 70 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Davante Adams played 14 games in 2025 compared to Sam LaPorta's 9. That durability gap means Davante Adams contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Davante Adams scored 14 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.0 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Davante Adams saw 114 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Sam LaPorta is 8 years younger than Davante Adams (25 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Davante Adams vs Sam LaPorta: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Davante Adams	Sam LaPorta
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.8	9.7
Games Played	14	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	193	87
Receptions	60	40
Rec/Game	4.3	4.4
Receiving Yards	789	489
Rec Yds/Game	56.4	54.3
Receiving TDs	14	3
Targets	114	49
Target Share/Game	8.1	5.4
Age	33	25
Experience	11 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 6

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Davante Adams at 13.8 PPG, 4.1 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 Davante Adams or Sam LaPorta in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Davante Adams has the edge at 13.8 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 Davante Adams and Sam LaPorta average in 2025?▾

Davante Adams averaged 13.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 4.1 points per game.

When are Davante Adams and Sam LaPorta's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Davante Adams (LAR) has a bye in Week 11, and Sam LaPorta (DET) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.