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Updated from live statsMike Gesicki or Sam LaPortaWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?
Mike Gesicki is a Cincinnati Bengals tight end who averaged 4.7 fantasy points per game across 12 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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Detailed Stat Breakdown
| Stat | Mike Gesicki | Sam LaPorta |
|---|---|---|
| PPG (Half-PPR) | 4.7 | 9.7 |
| Games Played | 12 | 9 |
| Total Fantasy Pts (est.) | 56 | 87 |
| Receptions | 28 | 40 |
| Rec/Game | 2.3 | 4.4 |
| Receiving Yards | 307 | 489 |
| Rec Yds/Game | 25.6 | 54.3 |
| Receiving TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Targets | 42 | 49 |
| Target Share/Game | 3.5 | 5.4 |
| Age | 31 | 25 |
| Experience | 7 yrs | 2 yrs |
| Bye Week | Week 6 | Week 6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I start Mike Gesicki or Sam LaPorta in fantasy football?▾
The start or sit verdict for Mike Gesicki 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, Mike Gesicki averaged 4.7 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7.
Should I draft Mike Gesicki or Sam LaPorta in 2026 fantasy football?▾
Mike Gesicki averaged 4.7 fantasy points per game across 12 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 Mike Gesicki and Sam LaPorta average in 2025?▾
Mike Gesicki averaged 4.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 5.0 points per game.
Do Mike Gesicki and Sam LaPorta share a bye week?▾
Yes, both Mike Gesicki 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.
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