Aaron Jones or Sam LaPortaWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Aaron Jones is a Minnesota Vikings running back who averaged 12.8 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026. Sam LaPorta is a Detroit Lions tight end who averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026. 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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RBMinnesota Vikings#17 RB

Aaron Jones

PPG

12.8

Games

Rush Yds

410

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 6

TEDetroit Lions#5 TE

Sam LaPorta

PPG

12.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

316

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Aaron Jones vs Sam LaPorta: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Aaron Jones	Sam LaPorta
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.8	12.6
Games Played	5	5
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	64	63
Rushing Yards	410	0
Rush Yds/Game	82.0	0.0
Rushing TDs	2	0
Receptions	12	27
Receiving Yards	72	316
Targets	18	37
Total TDs	2	3
Age	31	25
Experience	9 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Aaron Jones or Sam LaPorta in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Aaron Jones 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, Aaron Jones averaged 12.8 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Sam LaPorta averaged 12.6.

Should I draft Aaron Jones or Sam LaPorta in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Aaron Jones averaged 12.8 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026, and Sam LaPorta averaged 12.6 across 5. 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 Aaron Jones and Sam LaPorta average in 2026?▾

Aaron Jones averaged 12.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2026. Sam LaPorta averaged 12.6 PPG over 5 games. That is a difference of 0.2 points per game.

Do Aaron Jones and Sam LaPorta share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Aaron Jones and Sam LaPorta share a Week 6 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.