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Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Sam LaPorta

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

WRDetroit LionsPPG LEADER
Amon-Ra St. Brown
PPG
15.6
Games
17
Rec
117
Rec Yds
1,401
Rec TDs
11
Targets
172
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

15.6 PPG9.7 PPG
17 GP9 GP
Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 5

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Sam LaPorta: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR, Detroit Lions) against Sam LaPorta (TE, Detroit Lions) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 15.6 PPG in 2025 over 17 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

Based on 2025 production, Amon-Ra St. Brown holds the PPG edge with solid output at 15.6 points per game. Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word — for a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Amon-Ra St. Brown or Sam LaPorta in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Amon-Ra St. Brown has the edge at 15.6 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 Amon-Ra St. Brown and Sam LaPorta average in 2025?

Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 15.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 5.9 points per game.

Do Amon-Ra St. Brown and Sam LaPorta share a bye week?

Yes, both Amon-Ra St. 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.