Jonnu Smith or Sam LaPortaWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jonnu Smith is a Miami Dolphins tight end who averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game across 15 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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TEMiami Dolphins

Jonnu Smith

PPG

8.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

562

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

TEDetroit Lions#7 TE

Sam LaPorta

PPG

9.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

489

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jonnu Smith vs Sam LaPorta: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jonnu Smith	Sam LaPorta
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.2	9.7
Games Played	15	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	123	87
Receptions	52	40
Rec/Game	3.5	4.4
Receiving Yards	562	489
Rec Yds/Game	37.5	54.3
Receiving TDs	4	3
Targets	68	49
Target Share/Game	4.5	5.4
Age	-	25
Experience	-	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jonnu Smith or Sam LaPorta in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Jonnu Smith 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, Jonnu Smith averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7.

Should I draft Jonnu Smith or Sam LaPorta in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Jonnu Smith averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game across 15 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 Jonnu Smith and Sam LaPorta average in 2025?▾

Jonnu Smith averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

Do Jonnu Smith and Sam LaPorta share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Jonnu Smith and Sam LaPorta share a Week 6 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.