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A.J. Brown vs Sam LaPorta

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

WRPhiladelphia EaglesPPG LEADER
A.J. Brown
PPG
12.1
Games
15
Rec
78
Rec Yds
1,003
Rec TDs
7
Targets
121
Bye
Week 5
TEDetroit Lions
Sam LaPorta
PPG
9.7
Games
9
Rec
40
Rec Yds
489
Rec TDs
3
Targets
49
Bye
Week 5

Head to Head

12.1 PPG9.7 PPG
15 GP9 GP
Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 5

A.J. Brown vs Sam LaPorta: Who Should You Start?

Comparing A.J. Brown (WR, Philadelphia Eagles) against Sam LaPorta (TE, Detroit Lions) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. A.J. Brown averaged 12.1 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Sam LaPorta posted 9.7 PPG across 9 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

The Bottom Line

The 2025 numbers favor A.J. Brown at 12.1 PPG, 2.4 points per game above Sam LaPorta's 9.7. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start A.J. Brown or Sam LaPorta in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, A.J. Brown has the edge at 12.1 PPG compared to Sam LaPorta's 9.7 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did A.J. Brown and Sam LaPorta average in 2025?

A.J. Brown averaged 12.1 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 2.4 points per game.

Do A.J. Brown and Sam LaPorta share a bye week?

Yes, both A.J. Brown and Sam LaPorta share a Week 5 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.