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Sam LaPorta or Zach CharbonnetWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Zach Charbonnet is listed out (knee) 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. Zach Charbonnet is a Seattle Seahawks running back who averaged 10.7 fantasy points per game across 16 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
RBSeattle Seahawks#28 RB
Zach Charbonnet
PPG
10.7
Games
16
Rush Yds
730
Rush TDs
12
Rec
20
Rec Yds
144
Bye
Week 11

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Sam LaPorta vs Zach Charbonnet: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatSam LaPortaZach Charbonnet
PPG (Half-PPR)9.710.7
Games Played916
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)87171
Rushing Yards0730
Rush Yds/Game0.045.6
Rushing TDs012
Receptions4020
Receiving Yards489144
Targets4924
Total TDs312
Age2525
Experience2 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 6Week 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Sam LaPorta or Zach Charbonnet in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Sam LaPorta and Zach Charbonnet 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 Zach Charbonnet averaged 10.7.

Should I draft Sam LaPorta or Zach Charbonnet in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7 fantasy points per game across 9 games in 2025, and Zach Charbonnet averaged 10.7 across 16. 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 Zach Charbonnet average in 2025?▾

Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Zach Charbonnet averaged 10.7 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 1.0 points per game.

When are Sam LaPorta and Zach Charbonnet's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Sam LaPorta (DET) has a bye in Week 6, and Zach Charbonnet (SEA) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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