Malik Nabers or Sam LaPortaWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Malik Nabers is a New York Giants wide receiver who averaged 13.7 fantasy points per game across 6 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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WRNew York Giants#14 WR

Malik Nabers

PPG

13.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

494

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

TEDetroit Lions#5 TE

Sam LaPorta

PPG

12.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

316

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Malik Nabers vs Sam LaPorta: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Malik Nabers	Sam LaPorta
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.7	12.6
Games Played	6	5
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	82	63
Receptions	41	27
Rec/Game	6.8	5.4
Receiving Yards	494	316
Rec Yds/Game	82.3	63.2
Receiving TDs	2	3
Targets	61	37
Target Share/Game	10.2	7.4
Age	23	25
Experience	2 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Malik Nabers or Sam LaPorta in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Malik Nabers 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, Malik Nabers averaged 13.7 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Sam LaPorta averaged 12.6.

Should I draft Malik Nabers or Sam LaPorta in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Malik Nabers averaged 13.7 fantasy points per game across 6 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 Malik Nabers and Sam LaPorta average in 2026?▾

Malik Nabers averaged 13.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. Sam LaPorta averaged 12.6 PPG over 5 games. That is a difference of 1.1 points per game.

When are Malik Nabers and Sam LaPorta's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Malik Nabers (NYG) has a bye in Week 8, and Sam LaPorta (DET) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.