Jalen Coker or Sam LaPortaWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jalen Coker is a Carolina Panthers wide receiver who averaged 14.0 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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WRCarolina Panthers#13 WR

Jalen Coker

PPG

14.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

319

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

TEDetroit Lions#5 TE

Sam LaPorta

PPG

12.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

316

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jalen Coker vs Sam LaPorta: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jalen Coker	Sam LaPorta
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.0	12.6
Games Played	4	5
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	56	63
Receptions	24	27
Rec/Game	6.0	5.4
Receiving Yards	319	316
Rec Yds/Game	79.8	63.2
Receiving TDs	2	3
Targets	35	37
Target Share/Game	8.8	7.4
Age	24	25
Experience	2 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jalen Coker or Sam LaPorta in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Jalen Coker 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, Jalen Coker averaged 14.0 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Sam LaPorta averaged 12.6.

Should I draft Jalen Coker or Sam LaPorta in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Jalen Coker averaged 14.0 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 Jalen Coker and Sam LaPorta average in 2026?▾

Jalen Coker averaged 14.0 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 1.4 points per game.

When are Jalen Coker and Sam LaPorta's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jalen Coker (CAR) has a bye in Week 5, and Sam LaPorta (DET) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.