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Dawson Knox or Sam LaPortaWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Dawson Knox is a Buffalo Bills tight end who averaged 5.4 fantasy points per game across 16 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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TEBuffalo Bills#33 TE
Dawson Knox
PPG
5.4
Games
16
Rec
36
Rec Yds
417
Rec TDs
4
Targets
49
Bye
Week 7
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

Dawson Knox vs Sam LaPorta: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDawson KnoxSam LaPorta
PPG (Half-PPR)5.49.7
Games Played169
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)8687
Receptions3640
Rec/Game2.34.4
Receiving Yards417489
Rec Yds/Game26.154.3
Receiving TDs43
Targets4949
Target Share/Game3.15.4
Age2925
Experience6 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 7Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Dawson Knox or Sam LaPorta in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Dawson Knox 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, Dawson Knox averaged 5.4 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7.

Should I draft Dawson Knox or Sam LaPorta in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Dawson Knox averaged 5.4 fantasy points per game across 16 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 Dawson Knox and Sam LaPorta average in 2025?▾

Dawson Knox averaged 5.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 4.3 points per game.

When are Dawson Knox and Sam LaPorta's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dawson Knox (BUF) has a bye in Week 7, and Sam LaPorta (DET) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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