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

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

Jake Tonges is a San Francisco 49ers tight end who averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game across 9 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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TESan Francisco 49ers#15 TE
Jake Tonges
PPG
8.5
Games
9
Rec
34
Rec Yds
293
Rec TDs
5
Targets
46
Bye
Week 8
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 Tonges vs Sam LaPorta: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJake TongesSam LaPorta
PPG (Half-PPR)8.59.7
Games Played99
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)7787
Receptions3440
Rec/Game3.84.4
Receiving Yards293489
Rec Yds/Game32.654.3
Receiving TDs53
Targets4649
Target Share/Game5.15.4
Age2725
Experience3 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The start or sit verdict for Jake Tonges 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 Tonges averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7.

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

Jake Tonges averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game across 9 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 Tonges and Sam LaPorta average in 2025?▾

Jake Tonges averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 1.2 points per game.

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

Jake Tonges (SF) has a bye in Week 8, and Sam LaPorta (DET) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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