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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Parker Washington vs Sam LaPortaWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Parker Washington is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.4 PPG to Sam LaPorta's 9.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Parker Washington is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Parker Washington (10.4 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Sam LaPorta (9.7 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRJacksonville Jaguars#27PPG LEADER

Parker Washington

PPG

10.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

847

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

TEDetroit Lions#7

Sam LaPorta

PPG

9.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

489

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Parker Washington

Sam LaPorta

Head to Head

10.4 PPG9.7 PPG

15 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Parker Washington: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #27 at the position). Sam LaPorta: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #7 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE in most league formats.

Parker Washington vs Sam LaPorta: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Parker Washington (WR, Jacksonville Jaguars) against Sam LaPorta (TE, Detroit Lions) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Parker Washington averaged 10.4 PPG in 2025 over 15 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.

Parker Washington has his bye in Week 7, Sam LaPorta in Week 6. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Parker Washington (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Sam LaPorta (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Parker Washington outscored Sam LaPorta by a projected 12 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Parker Washington played 15 games in 2025 compared to Sam LaPorta's 9. That durability gap means Parker Washington contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Parker Washington scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Parker Washington saw 95 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Parker Washington vs Sam LaPorta: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Parker Washington	Sam LaPorta
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.4	9.7
Games Played	15	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	156	87
Receptions	58	40
Rec/Game	3.9	4.4
Receiving Yards	847	489
Rec Yds/Game	56.5	54.3
Receiving TDs	5	3
Targets	95	49
Target Share/Game	6.3	5.4
Age	24	25
Experience	2 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 6

Summary

10.4 PPG for Parker Washington versus 9.7 for Sam LaPorta in 2025. The baseline favors Parker Washington, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Parker Washington or Sam LaPorta in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Parker Washington has the edge at 10.4 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 Parker Washington and Sam LaPorta average in 2025?▾

Parker Washington averaged 10.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 0.7 points per game.

When are Parker Washington and Sam LaPorta's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Parker Washington (JAX) has a bye in Week 7, and Sam LaPorta (DET) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.