Sam LaPorta vs Travis Kelce: Who Should You Start?
This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Sam LaPorta finished the 2025 season at 9.7 PPG over 9 games with the Detroit Lions, while Travis Kelce clocked in at 9.1 across 17 appearances for the Kansas City Chiefs. A 0.6-point gap means any given week could go either way.
With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.
Travis Kelce is the volume tight end in this matchup with 76 receptions for 851 yards, while Sam LaPorta profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (3 scores on 40 catches). In weeks where Sam LaPorta finds the end zone he out-scores Travis Kelce, but the floor gap is real.
One scheduling note: Sam LaPorta is off Week 5 and Travis Kelce Week 6. 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.
