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Austin Hooper or Sam LaPortaWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Austin Hooper is a Atlanta Falcons tight end who averaged 3.4 fantasy points per game across 4 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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TEAtlanta Falcons#40 TE
Austin Hooper
PPG
3.4
Games
4
Rec
6
Rec Yds
46
Rec TDs
1
Targets
8
Bye
Week 11
TEDetroit Lions#5 TE
Sam LaPorta
PPG
12.6
Games
5
Rec
27
Rec Yds
316
Rec TDs
3
Targets
37
Bye
Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Austin Hooper vs Sam LaPorta: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatAustin HooperSam LaPorta
PPG (Half-PPR)3.412.6
Games Played45
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)1463
Receptions627
Rec/Game1.55.4
Receiving Yards46316
Rec Yds/Game11.563.2
Receiving TDs13
Targets837
Target Share/Game2.07.4
Age3125
Experience10 yrs3 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Austin Hooper or Sam LaPorta in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Austin Hooper 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, Austin Hooper averaged 3.4 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Sam LaPorta averaged 12.6.

Should I draft Austin Hooper or Sam LaPorta in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Austin Hooper averaged 3.4 fantasy points per game across 4 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 Austin Hooper and Sam LaPorta average in 2026?▾

Austin Hooper averaged 3.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2026. Sam LaPorta averaged 12.6 PPG over 5 games. That is a difference of 9.2 points per game.

When are Austin Hooper and Sam LaPorta's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

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