Sam LaPorta vs Theo Johnson: Who Should You Start?
If you are choosing between Sam LaPorta and Theo Johnson for your lineup, you are not alone. Sam LaPorta finished the 2025 season at 9.7 PPG for the Detroit Lions (9 games), and Theo Johnson averaged 7.0 for the New York Giants (15 games).
That 2.7-point weekly advantage for Sam LaPorta is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.
Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Sam LaPorta had 40 catches for 489 yards; Theo Johnson posted 45 for 528. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.
One scheduling note: Sam LaPorta is off Week 5 and Theo Johnson Week 11. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
