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Sam LaPorta or Tucker KraftWho 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. Tucker Kraft is a Green Bay Packers tight end who averaged 7.3 fantasy points per game across 6 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
TEGreen Bay Packers#19 TE
Tucker Kraft
PPG
7.3
Games
6
Rec
25
Rec Yds
249
Rec TDs
1
Targets
37
Bye
Week 11

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Sam LaPorta vs Tucker Kraft: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatSam LaPortaTucker Kraft
PPG (Half-PPR)12.67.3
Games Played56
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)6344
Receptions2725
Rec/Game5.44.2
Receiving Yards316249
Rec Yds/Game63.241.5
Receiving TDs31
Targets3737
Target Share/Game7.46.2
Age2525
Experience3 yrs3 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 6Week 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Sam LaPorta or Tucker Kraft in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Sam LaPorta and Tucker Kraft 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 Tucker Kraft averaged 7.3.

Should I draft Sam LaPorta or Tucker Kraft in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Sam LaPorta averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026, and Tucker Kraft averaged 7.3 across 6. 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 Tucker Kraft average in 2026?▾

Sam LaPorta averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2026. Tucker Kraft averaged 7.3 PPG over 6 games. That is a difference of 5.3 points per game.

When are Sam LaPorta and Tucker Kraft's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Sam LaPorta (DET) has a bye in Week 6, and Tucker Kraft (GB) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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