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Sam LaPorta or T.J. HockensonWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Sam LaPorta is a Detroit Lions tight end who averaged 9.7 fantasy points per game across 9 games in 2025. T.J. Hockenson is a Minnesota Vikings tight end who averaged 5.8 fantasy points per game across 15 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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TEDetroit Lions#7 TE
Sam LaPorta
PPG
9.7
Games
9
Rec
40
Rec Yds
489
Rec TDs
3
Targets
49
Bye
Week 6
TEMinnesota Vikings#30 TE
T.J. Hockenson
PPG
5.8
Games
15
Rec
51
Rec Yds
438
Rec TDs
3
Targets
66
Bye
Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Sam LaPorta vs T.J. Hockenson: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatSam LaPortaT.J. Hockenson
PPG (Half-PPR)9.75.8
Games Played915
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)8787
Receptions4051
Rec/Game4.43.4
Receiving Yards489438
Rec Yds/Game54.329.2
Receiving TDs33
Targets4966
Target Share/Game5.44.4
Age2529
Experience2 yrs6 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 6Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Sam LaPorta or T.J. Hockenson in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Sam LaPorta and T.J. Hockenson 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 T.J. Hockenson averaged 5.8.

Should I draft Sam LaPorta or T.J. Hockenson in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7 fantasy points per game across 9 games in 2025, and T.J. Hockenson averaged 5.8 across 15. 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 T.J. Hockenson average in 2025?▾

Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. T.J. Hockenson averaged 5.8 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 3.9 points per game.

Do Sam LaPorta and T.J. Hockenson share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Sam LaPorta and T.J. Hockenson 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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