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Sam LaPorta or Travis EtienneWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Travis Etienne is listed out (hamstring) as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Sam LaPorta is a Detroit Lions tight end who averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026. Travis Etienne is a Jacksonville Jaguars running back who averaged 13.9 fantasy points per game across 17 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
5
Rec
27
Rec Yds
316
Rec TDs
3
Targets
37
Bye
Week 6
RBJacksonville Jaguars
Travis Etienne
PPG
13.9
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,107
Rush TDs
7
Rec
36
Rec Yds
292
Bye
Week 7

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Sam LaPorta vs Travis Etienne: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatSam LaPortaTravis Etienne
PPG (Half-PPR)12.613.9
Games Played517
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)63236
Rushing Yards01,107
Rush Yds/Game0.065.1
Rushing TDs07
Receptions2736
Receiving Yards316292
Targets3752
Total TDs313
Age2527
Experience3 yrs4 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 6Week 7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Sam LaPorta or Travis Etienne in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Sam LaPorta and Travis Etienne 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 Travis Etienne averaged 13.9.

Should I draft Sam LaPorta or Travis Etienne in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Sam LaPorta averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026, and Travis Etienne averaged 13.9 across 17. 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 Travis Etienne average in 2026?▾

Sam LaPorta averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2026. Travis Etienne averaged 13.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.3 points per game.

When are Sam LaPorta and Travis Etienne's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

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