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David Njoku or Sam LaPortaWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: David Njoku is listed out (fibula) as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

David Njoku is a Cleveland Browns tight end who averaged 6.3 fantasy points per game across 11 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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TECleveland Browns#26 TE
David Njoku
PPG
6.3
Games
11
Rec
33
Rec Yds
293
Rec TDs
4
Targets
48
Bye
Week 11
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

David Njoku vs Sam LaPorta: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDavid NjokuSam LaPorta
PPG (Half-PPR)6.39.7
Games Played119
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)6987
Receptions3340
Rec/Game3.04.4
Receiving Yards293489
Rec Yds/Game26.654.3
Receiving TDs43
Targets4849
Target Share/Game4.45.4
Age3025
Experience8 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start David Njoku or Sam LaPorta in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for David Njoku 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, David Njoku averaged 6.3 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7.

Should I draft David Njoku or Sam LaPorta in 2026 fantasy football?▾

David Njoku averaged 6.3 fantasy points per game across 11 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 David Njoku and Sam LaPorta average in 2025?▾

David Njoku averaged 6.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 11 games in 2025. Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 3.4 points per game.

When are David Njoku and Sam LaPorta's bye weeks in 2026?▾

David Njoku (CLE) 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.

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