Matthew Golden or Sam LaPortaWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Matthew Golden is a Green Bay Packers wide receiver who averaged 14.3 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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WRGreen Bay Packers#11 WR

Matthew Golden

PPG

14.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

501

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

TEDetroit Lions#5 TE

Sam LaPorta

PPG

12.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

316

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Matthew Golden vs Sam LaPorta: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Matthew Golden	Sam LaPorta
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.3	12.6
Games Played	6	5
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	86	63
Receptions	30	27
Rec/Game	5.0	5.4
Receiving Yards	501	316
Rec Yds/Game	83.5	63.2
Receiving TDs	3	3
Targets	57	37
Target Share/Game	9.5	7.4
Age	23	25
Experience	1 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Matthew Golden or Sam LaPorta in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Matthew Golden 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, Matthew Golden averaged 14.3 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Sam LaPorta averaged 12.6.

Should I draft Matthew Golden or Sam LaPorta in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Matthew Golden averaged 14.3 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 Matthew Golden and Sam LaPorta average in 2026?▾

Matthew Golden averaged 14.3 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 1.7 points per game.

When are Matthew Golden and Sam LaPorta's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Matthew Golden (GB) has a bye in Week 11, and Sam LaPorta (DET) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.