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J.K. Dobbins vs Sam LaPorta

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

RBDenver BroncosPPG LEADER
J.K. Dobbins
PPG
11.0
Games
10
Rush Yds
772
Rush TDs
4
Rec
11
Rec Yds
37
Bye
Week 14
TEDetroit Lions
Sam LaPorta
PPG
9.7
Games
9
Rec
40
Rec Yds
489
Rec TDs
3
Targets
49
Bye
Week 5

Head to Head

11.0 PPG9.7 PPG
10 GP9 GP
Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 5

J.K. Dobbins vs Sam LaPorta: Who Should You Start?

Comparing J.K. Dobbins (RB, Denver Broncos) against Sam LaPorta (TE, Detroit Lions) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. J.K. Dobbins averaged 11.0 PPG in 2025 over 10 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.

J.K. Dobbins has his bye in Week 14, Sam LaPorta in Week 5. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

J.K. Dobbins outscored Sam LaPorta by 1.3 PPG in 2025 (11.0 to 9.7). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start J.K. Dobbins or Sam LaPorta in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, J.K. Dobbins has the edge at 11.0 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 J.K. Dobbins and Sam LaPorta average in 2025?

J.K. Dobbins averaged 11.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 1.3 points per game.

When are J.K. Dobbins and Sam LaPorta's bye weeks in 2026?

J.K. Dobbins (DEN) has a bye in Week 14, and Sam LaPorta (DET) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.