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Updated September 8, 2026 from live stats

Amon-Ra St. Brown or Sam LaPortaWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Amon-Ra St. Brown over Sam LaPorta in 2026.

Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 15.6 PPG in 2025 to Sam LaPorta's 9.7, a 5.9 point per game edge. St. Brown's 117-catch receiving role gives him a higher weekly floor in PPR and half-PPR. Amon-Ra St. Brown is Tier 1 among wide receivers, Sam LaPorta is Tier 2 among tight ends.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Amon-Ra St. Brown (15.6 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Sam LaPorta (9.7 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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WRDetroit Lions#4PPG LEADER

Amon-Ra St. Brown

PPG

15.6

Games

Rec

117

Rec Yds

1,401

Rec TDs

Targets

172

Bye

Week 6

TEDetroit Lions#7

Sam LaPorta

PPG

9.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

489

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Amon-Ra St. Brown

Sam LaPorta

Head to Head

15.6 PPG9.7 PPG

17 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Amon-Ra St. Brown: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #4 at the position). Sam LaPorta: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #7 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 1 (Elite) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE in most league formats.

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Sam LaPorta: The Full Breakdown

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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Amon-Ra St. Brown at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Sam LaPorta is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Amon-Ra St. Brown (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Sam LaPorta (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Sam LaPorta by a projected 100 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Amon-Ra St. Brown played 17 games in 2025 compared to Sam LaPorta's 9. That durability gap means Amon-Ra St. Brown contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Amon-Ra St. Brown scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Amon-Ra St. Brown saw 172 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Both players share a Week 6 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Sam LaPorta: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Amon-Ra St. Brown	Sam LaPorta
PPG (Half-PPR)	15.6	9.7
Games Played	17	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	265	87
Receptions	117	40
Rec/Game	6.9	4.4
Receiving Yards	1,401	489
Rec Yds/Game	82.4	54.3
Receiving TDs	11	3
Targets	172	49
Target Share/Game	10.1	5.4
Age	26	25
Experience	4 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 6

Summary

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.

Should I draft Amon-Ra St. Brown or Sam LaPorta in 2026 fantasy football?▾

They come off the board at different positions, so weigh Amon-Ra St. Brown's 15.6 fantasy points per game against Sam LaPorta's 9.7 and what your roster still needs at TE. Positional rank, fantasy tier, and bye week are broken down below.

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 6 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.