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Updated from live statsSam LaPorta or Stefon DiggsWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?
Heads up: Stefon Diggs is listed out as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.
Sam LaPorta is a Detroit Lions tight end who averaged 9.7 fantasy points per game across 9 games in 2025. Stefon Diggs is a New England Patriots wide receiver who averaged 9.9 fantasy points per game across 17 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 | Sam LaPorta | Stefon Diggs |
|---|---|---|
| PPG (Half-PPR) | 9.7 | 9.9 |
| Games Played | 9 | 17 |
| Total Fantasy Pts (est.) | 87 | 168 |
| Receptions | 40 | 85 |
| Rec/Game | 4.4 | 5.0 |
| Receiving Yards | 489 | 1,013 |
| Rec Yds/Game | 54.3 | 59.6 |
| Receiving TDs | 3 | 4 |
| Targets | 49 | 102 |
| Target Share/Game | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Age | 25 | 32 |
| Experience | 2 yrs | 10 yrs |
| Bye Week | Week 6 | Week 11 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I start Sam LaPorta or Stefon Diggs in fantasy football?▾
The start or sit verdict for Sam LaPorta and Stefon Diggs is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Stefon Diggs averaged 9.9.
Should I draft Sam LaPorta or Stefon Diggs in 2026 fantasy football?▾
Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7 fantasy points per game across 9 games in 2025, and Stefon Diggs averaged 9.9 across 17. 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 Sam LaPorta and Stefon Diggs average in 2025?▾
Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Stefon Diggs averaged 9.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.2 points per game.
When are Sam LaPorta and Stefon Diggs's bye weeks in 2026?▾
Sam LaPorta (DET) has a bye in Week 6, and Stefon Diggs (NE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.
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