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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Sam LaPorta vs Tyreek HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyreek Hill is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to Sam LaPorta's 9.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyreek Hill is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Tyreek Hill (10.8 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Sam LaPorta (9.7 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TEDetroit Lions#7

Sam LaPorta

PPG

9.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

489

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

WRMiami Dolphins#20PPG LEADER

Tyreek Hill

PPG

10.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

265

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Sam LaPorta

Tyreek Hill

Head to Head

9.7 PPG10.8 PPG

9 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Sam LaPorta: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #7 at the position). Tyreek Hill: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #20 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR in most league formats.

Sam LaPorta vs Tyreek Hill: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Sam LaPorta (TE, Detroit Lions) against Tyreek Hill (WR, Miami Dolphins) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7 PPG in 2025 over 9 games, while Tyreek Hill posted 10.8 PPG across 4 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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Sam LaPorta (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Tyreek Hill (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Tyreek Hill outscored Sam LaPorta by a projected 19 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Sam LaPorta played 9 games in 2025 compared to Tyreek Hill's 4. That durability gap means Sam LaPorta contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Sam LaPorta scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Sam LaPorta saw 49 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Sam LaPorta is 7 years younger than Tyreek Hill (25 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Sam LaPorta vs Tyreek Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Sam LaPorta	Tyreek Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.7	10.8
Games Played	9	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	87	43
Receptions	40	21
Rec/Game	4.4	5.3
Receiving Yards	489	265
Rec Yds/Game	54.3	66.3
Receiving TDs	3	1
Targets	49	29
Target Share/Game	5.4	7.3
Age	25	32
Experience	2 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 6

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Tyreek Hill at 10.8 PPG, 1.1 points per game above Sam LaPorta's 9.7. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Sam LaPorta or Tyreek Hill in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyreek Hill has the edge at 10.8 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 Tyreek Hill average in 2025?▾

Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Tyreek Hill averaged 10.8 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 1.1 points per game.

Do Sam LaPorta and Tyreek Hill share a bye week?▾

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