Oronde Gadsden II or Sam LaPortaWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Oronde Gadsden II is a Los Angeles Chargers tight end who averaged 7.1 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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TELos Angeles Chargers#23 TE

Oronde Gadsden II

PPG

7.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

664

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

TEDetroit Lions#7 TE

Sam LaPorta

PPG

9.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

489

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Oronde Gadsden II vs Sam LaPorta: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Oronde Gadsden II	Sam LaPorta
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.1	9.7
Games Played	15	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	107	87
Receptions	49	40
Rec/Game	3.3	4.4
Receiving Yards	664	489
Rec Yds/Game	44.3	54.3
Receiving TDs	3	3
Targets	69	49
Target Share/Game	4.6	5.4
Age	23	25
Experience	-	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Oronde Gadsden II or Sam LaPorta in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Oronde Gadsden II 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, Oronde Gadsden II averaged 7.1 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7.

Should I draft Oronde Gadsden II or Sam LaPorta in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Oronde Gadsden II averaged 7.1 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 Oronde Gadsden II and Sam LaPorta average in 2025?▾

Oronde Gadsden II averaged 7.1 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 2.6 points per game.

When are Oronde Gadsden II and Sam LaPorta's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Oronde Gadsden II (LAC) has a bye in Week 7, and Sam LaPorta (DET) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.