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

Mason Taylor is a New York Jets tight end who averaged 5.1 fantasy points per game across 13 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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TENew York Jets#34 TE
Mason Taylor
PPG
5.1
Games
13
Rec
44
Rec Yds
369
Rec TDs
1
Targets
65
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

Mason Taylor vs Sam LaPorta: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatMason TaylorSam LaPorta
PPG (Half-PPR)5.19.7
Games Played139
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)6687
Receptions4440
Rec/Game3.44.4
Receiving Yards369489
Rec Yds/Game28.454.3
Receiving TDs13
Targets6549
Target Share/Game5.05.4
Age2225
Experience-2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 13Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The start or sit verdict for Mason 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, Mason Taylor averaged 5.1 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7.

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

Mason Taylor averaged 5.1 fantasy points per game across 13 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 Mason Taylor and Sam LaPorta average in 2025?▾

Mason Taylor averaged 5.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 4.6 points per game.

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

Mason Taylor (NYJ) 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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