Mason Taylor or Sam LaPortaWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Mason Taylor is a New York Jets tight end who averaged 5.1 fantasy points per game across 13 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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TENew York Jets

Mason Taylor

PPG

5.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

369

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

TEDetroit Lions#5 TE

Sam LaPorta

PPG

12.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

316

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Mason Taylor vs Sam LaPorta: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Mason Taylor	Sam LaPorta
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.1	12.6
Games Played	13	5
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	66	63
Receptions	44	27
Rec/Game	3.4	5.4
Receiving Yards	369	316
Rec Yds/Game	28.4	63.2
Receiving TDs	1	3
Targets	65	37
Target Share/Game	5.0	7.4
Age	22	25
Experience	-	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Mason Taylor or Sam LaPorta in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Mason Taylor 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, Mason Taylor averaged 5.1 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Sam LaPorta averaged 12.6.

Should I draft Mason Taylor or Sam LaPorta in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Mason Taylor averaged 5.1 fantasy points per game across 13 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 Mason Taylor and Sam LaPorta average in 2026?▾

Mason Taylor averaged 5.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2026. Sam LaPorta averaged 12.6 PPG over 5 games. That is a difference of 7.5 points per game.

When are Mason Taylor and Sam LaPorta's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Mason Taylor (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13, and Sam LaPorta (DET) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.