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Sam LaPorta vs TreVeyon Henderson

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

TEDetroit Lions
Sam LaPorta
PPG
9.7
Games
9
Rec
40
Rec Yds
489
Rec TDs
3
Targets
49
Bye
Week 5
RBNew England PatriotsPPG LEADER
TreVeyon Henderson
PPG
11.1
Games
17
Rush Yds
911
Rush TDs
9
Rec
35
Rec Yds
221
Bye
Week 14

Head to Head

9.7 PPG11.1 PPG
9 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 14

Sam LaPorta vs TreVeyon Henderson: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Sam LaPorta (TE, Detroit Lions) against TreVeyon Henderson (RB, New England Patriots) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7 PPG in 2025 over 9 games, while TreVeyon Henderson posted 11.1 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Sam LaPorta has his bye in Week 5, TreVeyon Henderson in Week 14. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

Based on 2025 production, TreVeyon Henderson holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 11.1 points per game. Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7 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 TreVeyon Henderson in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, TreVeyon Henderson has the edge at 11.1 PPG compared to Sam LaPorta's 9.7 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 TreVeyon Henderson average in 2025?

Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. TreVeyon Henderson averaged 11.1 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.4 points per game.

When are Sam LaPorta and TreVeyon Henderson's bye weeks in 2026?

Sam LaPorta (DET) has a bye in Week 5, and TreVeyon Henderson (NE) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.