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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brock Bowers vs Sam LaPortaWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brock Bowers is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.0 PPG to Sam LaPorta's 9.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Brock Bowers is the better fantasy play this season.

Brock Bowers is the better play on a neutral week. 12.0 PPG with 682 yards gives a reliable baseline. Sam LaPorta at 9.7 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Brock Bowers higher, but do not fade Sam LaPorta entirely.

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

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TELas Vegas Raiders#4PPG LEADER

Brock Bowers

PPG

12.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

680

Rec TDs

Targets

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

Brock Bowers

Sam LaPorta

Head to Head

12.0 PPG9.7 PPG

12 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Brock Bowers: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #4 at the position). Sam LaPorta: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #7 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Brock Bowers is producing at 55% of elite pace and Sam LaPorta at 44%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Brock Bowers vs Sam LaPorta: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Brock Bowers and Sam LaPorta is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Las Vegas Raiders tight end put up 12.0 PPG in 2025 over 12 games; Sam LaPorta of the Detroit Lions averaged 9.7 in 9. A 2.3-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.3 points favors Brock Bowers, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.

Brock Bowers is the volume tight end in this matchup with 64 receptions for 680 yards, while Sam LaPorta profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (3 scores on 40 catches). In weeks where Sam LaPorta finds the end zone he out-scores Brock Bowers, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Brock Bowers sits Week 13 while Sam LaPorta is off Week 6. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

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: Brock Bowers (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Sam LaPorta (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Brock Bowers outscored Sam LaPorta by a projected 39 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Brock Bowers played 12 games in 2025 compared to Sam LaPorta's 9. That durability gap means Brock Bowers contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Brock Bowers scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Brock Bowers saw 86 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brock Bowers vs Sam LaPorta: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brock Bowers	Sam LaPorta
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.0	9.7
Games Played	12	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	144	87
Receptions	64	40
Rec/Game	5.3	4.4
Receiving Yards	680	489
Rec Yds/Game	56.7	54.3
Receiving TDs	7	3
Targets	86	49
Target Share/Game	7.2	5.4
Age	23	25
Experience	1 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 6

Summary

12.0 PPG for Brock Bowers versus 9.7 for Sam LaPorta in 2025. The baseline favors Brock Bowers, 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 Brock Bowers or Sam LaPorta in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brock Bowers has the edge at 12.0 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 Brock Bowers and Sam LaPorta average in 2025?▾

Brock Bowers averaged 12.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 2.3 points per game.

When are Brock Bowers and Sam LaPorta's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brock Bowers (LV) 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.

Is Brock Bowers or Sam LaPorta a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Brock Bowers outscored Sam LaPorta by 2.3 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.