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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

Drake London vs Sam LaPortaWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Drake London over Sam LaPorta in 2026.

Drake London averaged 14.0 PPG in 2025 to Sam LaPorta's 9.7, a 4.3 point per game edge. London also stayed healthier, playing 12 games to 9, which steadies his weekly floor. Drake London 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, Drake London (14.0 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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WRAtlanta Falcons#7PPG LEADER

Drake London

PPG

14.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

919

Rec TDs

Targets

112

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

Drake London

Sam LaPorta

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14.0 PPG9.7 PPG

12 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Drake London: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #7 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.

Drake London vs Sam LaPorta: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Drake London (WR, Atlanta Falcons) against Sam LaPorta (TE, Detroit Lions) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Drake London averaged 14.0 PPG in 2025 over 12 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.

Drake London 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

Drake London 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: Drake London (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Sam LaPorta (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Drake London outscored Sam LaPorta by a projected 73 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Drake London played 12 games in 2025 compared to Sam LaPorta's 9. That durability gap means Drake London contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Drake London scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Drake London saw 112 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Drake London vs Sam LaPorta: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Drake London	Sam LaPorta
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.0	9.7
Games Played	12	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	168	87
Receptions	68	40
Rec/Game	5.7	4.4
Receiving Yards	919	489
Rec Yds/Game	76.6	54.3
Receiving TDs	7	3
Targets	112	49
Target Share/Game	9.3	5.4
Age	25	25
Experience	3 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 6

Summary

14.0 PPG for Drake London versus 9.7 for Sam LaPorta in 2025. The baseline favors Drake London, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Drake London or Sam LaPorta in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Drake London has the edge at 14.0 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 Drake London and Sam LaPorta average in 2025?▾

Drake London averaged 14.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 4.3 points per game.

When are Drake London and Sam LaPorta's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Drake London (ATL) 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.