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Jake Ferguson or Sam LaPortaWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jake Ferguson is a Dallas Cowboys tight end who averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game across 17 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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TEDallas Cowboys#14 TE
Jake Ferguson
PPG
8.7
Games
17
Rec
82
Rec Yds
600
Rec TDs
8
Targets
102
Bye
Week 14
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

Jake Ferguson vs Sam LaPorta: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJake FergusonSam LaPorta
PPG (Half-PPR)8.79.7
Games Played179
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)14887
Receptions8240
Rec/Game4.84.4
Receiving Yards600489
Rec Yds/Game35.354.3
Receiving TDs83
Targets10249
Target Share/Game6.05.4
Age2725
Experience3 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jake Ferguson or Sam LaPorta in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Jake Ferguson 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, Jake Ferguson averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7.

Should I draft Jake Ferguson or Sam LaPorta in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Jake Ferguson averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game across 17 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 Jake Ferguson and Sam LaPorta average in 2025?▾

Jake Ferguson averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 1.0 points per game.

When are Jake Ferguson and Sam LaPorta's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jake Ferguson (DAL) has a bye in Week 14, and Sam LaPorta (DET) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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