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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Sam LaPorta vs Will DisslyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Sam LaPorta is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.7 PPG to Will Dissly's 3.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Sam LaPorta is the better fantasy play this season.

Sam LaPorta is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 9.7 PPG and 489 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Will Dissly (3.9 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Sam LaPorta as the starter and Will Dissly as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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TEDetroit Lions#7PPG LEADER

Sam LaPorta

PPG

9.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

489

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

TELos Angeles Chargers#99

Will Dissly

PPG

3.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

285

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Sam LaPorta

Will Dissly

Head to Head

9.7 PPG3.9 PPG

9 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Sam LaPorta: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #7 at the position). Will Dissly: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Sam LaPorta is producing at 44% of elite pace and Will Dissly at 18%. That ranking gap means Sam LaPorta carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Sam LaPorta vs Will Dissly: The Full Breakdown

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Sam LaPorta (Detroit Lions) finished the 2025 season averaging 9.7 fantasy points per game in 9 games. Will Dissly (Los Angeles Chargers) came in at 3.9 PPG over 16 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Sam LaPorta carries a 5.8-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Sam LaPorta had 40 catches for 489 yards; Will Dissly posted 32 for 285. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Sam LaPorta sits Week 6 while Will Dissly is off Week 5. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Sam LaPorta at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Will Dissly is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Sam LaPorta (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Will Dissly (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Sam LaPorta outscored Will Dissly by a projected 99 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Will Dissly played 16 games in 2025 compared to Sam LaPorta's 9. That durability gap means Will Dissly 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Sam LaPorta vs Will Dissly: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Sam LaPorta	Will Dissly
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.7	3.9
Games Played	9	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	87	62
Receptions	40	32
Rec/Game	4.4	2.0
Receiving Yards	489	285
Rec Yds/Game	54.3	17.8
Receiving TDs	3	2
Targets	49	42
Target Share/Game	5.4	2.6
Age	25	-
Experience	2 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 5

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Sam LaPorta holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 9.7 points per game. Will Dissly averaged 3.9 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 Will Dissly in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Sam LaPorta has the edge at 9.7 PPG compared to Will Dissly's 3.9 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 Will Dissly average in 2025?▾

Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Will Dissly averaged 3.9 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 5.8 points per game.

When are Sam LaPorta and Will Dissly's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Sam LaPorta (DET) has a bye in Week 6, and Will Dissly (LAC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Sam LaPorta or Will Dissly a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Sam LaPorta outscored Will Dissly by 5.8 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.