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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Luke Musgrave vs Sam LaPortaWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Sam LaPorta is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.7 PPG to Luke Musgrave's 4.8 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. Luke Musgrave at 4.8 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Sam LaPorta higher, but do not fade Luke Musgrave entirely.

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

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TEGreen Bay Packers#99

Luke Musgrave

PPG

4.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

335

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

TEDetroit Lions#7PPG LEADER

Sam LaPorta

PPG

9.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

489

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Luke Musgrave

Sam LaPorta

Head to Head

4.8 PPG9.7 PPG

14 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Luke Musgrave: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Sam LaPorta: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #7 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Luke Musgrave is producing at 22% 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.

Luke Musgrave vs Sam LaPorta: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Luke Musgrave and Sam LaPorta for your lineup, you are not alone. Luke Musgrave finished the 2025 season at 4.8 PPG for the Green Bay Packers (14 games), and Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7 for the Detroit Lions (9 games).

That 4.9-point weekly advantage for Sam LaPorta is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Luke Musgrave had 30 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.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Luke Musgrave sits Week 10 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

Sam LaPorta is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Luke Musgrave is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Luke Musgrave (age 27) 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 Luke Musgrave by a projected 83 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Luke Musgrave played 14 games in 2025 compared to Sam LaPorta's 9. That durability gap means Luke Musgrave contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Luke Musgrave vs Sam LaPorta: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Luke Musgrave	Sam LaPorta
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.8	9.7
Games Played	14	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	67	87
Receptions	30	40
Rec/Game	2.1	4.4
Receiving Yards	335	489
Rec Yds/Game	23.9	54.3
Receiving TDs	2	3
Targets	42	49
Target Share/Game	3.0	5.4
Age	-	25
Experience	-	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 6

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Sam LaPorta at 9.7 PPG, 4.9 points per game above Luke Musgrave's 4.8. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Luke Musgrave or Sam LaPorta in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Sam LaPorta has the edge at 9.7 PPG compared to Luke Musgrave's 4.8 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 Luke Musgrave and Sam LaPorta average in 2025?▾

Luke Musgrave averaged 4.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 4.9 points per game.

When are Luke Musgrave and Sam LaPorta's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Luke Musgrave (GB) has a bye in Week 10, and Sam LaPorta (DET) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Luke Musgrave or Sam LaPorta a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Sam LaPorta outscored Luke Musgrave by 4.9 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.