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Jonathan Taylor or Sam LaPortaWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jonathan Taylor is a Indianapolis Colts running back who averaged 20.0 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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RBIndianapolis Colts#2 RB
Jonathan Taylor
PPG
20.0
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,585
Rush TDs
18
Rec
46
Rec Yds
378
Bye
Week 13
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

Jonathan Taylor vs Sam LaPorta: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJonathan TaylorSam LaPorta
PPG (Half-PPR)20.09.7
Games Played179
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)34087
Rushing Yards1,5850
Rush Yds/Game93.20.0
Rushing TDs180
Receptions4640
Receiving Yards378489
Targets5549
Total TDs203
Age2725
Experience5 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 13Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jonathan Taylor or Sam LaPorta in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Jonathan Taylor 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, Jonathan Taylor averaged 20.0 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7.

Should I draft Jonathan Taylor or Sam LaPorta in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Jonathan Taylor averaged 20.0 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 Jonathan Taylor and Sam LaPorta average in 2025?▾

Jonathan Taylor averaged 20.0 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 10.3 points per game.

When are Jonathan Taylor and Sam LaPorta's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jonathan Taylor (IND) has a bye in Week 13, and Sam LaPorta (DET) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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