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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Breece Hall vs Sam LaPortaWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Breece Hall is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.9 PPG to Sam LaPorta's 9.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Breece Hall is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Breece Hall (11.9 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.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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RBNew York Jets#20PPG LEADER

Breece Hall

PPG

11.9

Games

Rush Yds

1,065

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

350

Bye

Week 13

TEDetroit Lions#7

Sam LaPorta

PPG

9.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

489

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Breece Hall

Sam LaPorta

Head to Head

11.9 PPG9.7 PPG

16 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Breece Hall: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #20 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 3 (Flex/Starter) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE in most league formats.

Breece Hall vs Sam LaPorta: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Breece Hall (RB, New York Jets) against Sam LaPorta (TE, Detroit Lions) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Breece Hall averaged 11.9 PPG in 2025 over 16 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.

Breece Hall has his bye in Week 13, Sam LaPorta in Week 6. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Breece Hall (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Sam LaPorta (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Breece Hall outscored Sam LaPorta by a projected 37 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Breece Hall played 16 games in 2025 compared to Sam LaPorta's 9. That durability gap means Breece Hall contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Breece Hall scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Sam LaPorta caught 40 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Breece Hall vs Sam LaPorta: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Breece Hall	Sam LaPorta
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.9	9.7
Games Played	16	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	190	87
Rushing Yards	1,065	0
Rush Yds/Game	66.6	0.0
Rushing TDs	4	0
Receptions	36	40
Receiving Yards	350	489
Targets	48	49
Total TDs	6	3
Age	25	25
Experience	3 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 6

Summary

11.9 PPG for Breece Hall versus 9.7 for Sam LaPorta in 2025. The baseline favors Breece Hall, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Breece Hall or Sam LaPorta in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Breece Hall has the edge at 11.9 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 Breece Hall and Sam LaPorta average in 2025?▾

Breece Hall averaged 11.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 2.2 points per game.

When are Breece Hall and Sam LaPorta's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Breece Hall (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13, and Sam LaPorta (DET) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.