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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Greg Dulcich vs Sam LaPortaWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Sam LaPorta is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.7 PPG to Greg Dulcich's 5.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Sam LaPorta is the better fantasy play this season.

Sam LaPorta is the better play on a neutral week. 9.7 PPG with 489 yards gives a reliable baseline. Greg Dulcich at 5.5 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Sam LaPorta higher, but do not fade Greg Dulcich entirely.

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

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TEMiami Dolphins#32

Greg Dulcich

PPG

5.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

335

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

TEDetroit Lions#7PPG LEADER

Sam LaPorta

PPG

9.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

489

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Greg Dulcich

Sam LaPorta

Head to Head

5.5 PPG9.7 PPG

9 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Greg Dulcich: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #32 at the position). Sam LaPorta: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #7 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Greg Dulcich is producing at 25% of elite pace and Sam LaPorta at 44%. That ranking gap means Sam LaPorta carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Greg Dulcich vs Sam LaPorta: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Greg Dulcich and Sam LaPorta is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Miami Dolphins tight end put up 5.5 PPG in 2025 over 9 games; Sam LaPorta of the Detroit Lions averaged 9.7 in 9. A 4.2-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 4.2 points favors Sam LaPorta, 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.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Greg Dulcich had 26 catches for 335 yards; Sam LaPorta posted 40 for 489. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Both share a Week 6 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking tight ends this deep on your bench, plan your replacement tight end early.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Sam LaPorta is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Greg Dulcich is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Greg Dulcich (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?

•Sam LaPorta outscored Greg Dulcich by a projected 71 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Sam LaPorta scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Sam LaPorta saw 49 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end 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

Greg Dulcich vs Sam LaPorta: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Greg Dulcich	Sam LaPorta
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.5	9.7
Games Played	9	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	50	87
Receptions	26	40
Rec/Game	2.9	4.4
Receiving Yards	335	489
Rec Yds/Game	37.2	54.3
Receiving TDs	1	3
Targets	33	49
Target Share/Game	3.7	5.4
Age	26	25
Experience	3 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 6

Summary

9.7 PPG for Sam LaPorta versus 5.5 for Greg Dulcich in 2025. The baseline favors Sam LaPorta, 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 Greg Dulcich or Sam LaPorta in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Sam LaPorta has the edge at 9.7 PPG compared to Greg Dulcich's 5.5 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 Greg Dulcich and Sam LaPorta average in 2025?▾

Greg Dulcich averaged 5.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 4.2 points per game.

Do Greg Dulcich and Sam LaPorta share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Greg Dulcich and Sam LaPorta share a Week 6 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.

Is Greg Dulcich or Sam LaPorta a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Sam LaPorta outscored Greg Dulcich by 4.2 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.