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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Sam LaPorta vs Taysom HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Sam LaPorta is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.7 PPG to Taysom Hill's 5.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Sam LaPorta is the better fantasy play this season.

Sam LaPorta has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.2-PPG advantage is real (9.7 to 5.5), and Sam LaPorta's 3 touchdowns show scoring upside. Taysom Hill is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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TEDetroit Lions#7PPG LEADER

Sam LaPorta

PPG

9.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

489

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

TENew Orleans Saints#99

Taysom Hill

PPG

5.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

195

Rec TDs

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Sam LaPorta

Taysom Hill

Head to Head

9.7 PPG5.5 PPG

9 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Sam LaPorta: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #7 at the position). Taysom Hill: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Sam LaPorta is producing at 44% of elite pace and Taysom Hill at 25%. That ranking gap means Sam LaPorta carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Sam LaPorta vs Taysom Hill: The Full Breakdown

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Sam LaPorta (Detroit Lions) finished the 2025 season averaging 9.7 fantasy points per game in 9 games. Taysom Hill (New Orleans Saints) came in at 5.5 PPG over 14 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Sam LaPorta carries a 4.2-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Sam LaPorta is the volume tight end in this matchup with 40 receptions for 489 yards, while Taysom Hill profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (2 scores on 18 catches). In weeks where Taysom Hill finds the end zone he out-scores Sam LaPorta, but the floor gap is real.

Sam LaPorta has his bye in Week 6, and Taysom Hill rests in Week 12. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at tight end for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Sam LaPorta at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Taysom Hill is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Sam LaPorta (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Taysom Hill (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Sam LaPorta outscored Taysom Hill by a projected 71 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Taysom Hill played 14 games in 2025 compared to Sam LaPorta's 9. That durability gap means Taysom Hill contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Taysom Hill scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Sam LaPorta vs Taysom Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Sam LaPorta	Taysom Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.7	5.5
Games Played	9	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	87	77
Receptions	40	18
Rec/Game	4.4	1.3
Receiving Yards	489	195
Rec Yds/Game	54.3	13.9
Receiving TDs	3	2
Targets	49	0
Target Share/Game	5.4	0.0
Age	25	-
Experience	2 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 12

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Sam LaPorta holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 9.7 points per game. Taysom Hill averaged 5.5 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Sam LaPorta or Taysom Hill in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Sam LaPorta has the edge at 9.7 PPG compared to Taysom Hill's 5.5 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 Sam LaPorta and Taysom Hill average in 2025?▾

Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Taysom Hill averaged 5.5 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 4.2 points per game.

When are Sam LaPorta and Taysom Hill's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Sam LaPorta (DET) has a bye in Week 6, and Taysom Hill (NO) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Sam LaPorta or Taysom Hill a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Sam LaPorta outscored Taysom Hill by 4.2 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.