Sam LaPorta or T.J. HockensonWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Sam LaPorta is a Detroit Lions tight end who averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026. T.J. Hockenson is a Minnesota Vikings tight end who averaged 7.5 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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TEDetroit Lions#5 TE

Sam LaPorta

PPG

12.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

316

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

TEMinnesota Vikings#17 TE

T.J. Hockenson

PPG

7.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

202

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Sam LaPorta vs T.J. Hockenson: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Sam LaPorta	T.J. Hockenson
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.6	7.5
Games Played	5	5
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	63	38
Receptions	27	23
Rec/Game	5.4	4.6
Receiving Yards	316	202
Rec Yds/Game	63.2	40.4
Receiving TDs	3	1
Targets	37	27
Target Share/Game	7.4	5.4
Age	25	29
Experience	3 yrs	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Sam LaPorta or T.J. Hockenson in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Sam LaPorta and T.J. Hockenson is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Sam LaPorta averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game in 2026 and T.J. Hockenson averaged 7.5.

Should I draft Sam LaPorta or T.J. Hockenson in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Sam LaPorta averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026, and T.J. Hockenson averaged 7.5 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 Sam LaPorta and T.J. Hockenson average in 2026?▾

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

Do Sam LaPorta and T.J. Hockenson share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Sam LaPorta and T.J. Hockenson share a Week 6 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.