Dallas Goedert vs Sam LaPorta: Who Should You Start?
Dallas Goedert (10.3 PPG) and Sam LaPorta (9.7 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two tight ends are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Dallas Goedert played 15 games for the Philadelphia Eagles; Sam LaPorta suited up 9 times for the Detroit Lions.
A 0.6-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.
Dallas Goedert is the volume tight end in this matchup with 60 receptions for 591 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 Dallas Goedert, but the floor gap is real.
Both share a Week 5 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking tight ends this deep on your bench, plan your replacement tight end early.
