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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Dallas Goedert vs Sam LaPorta

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Dallas Goedert is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Dallas Goedert and Sam LaPorta are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.6-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

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TEPhiladelphia Eagles#5PPG LEADER

Dallas Goedert

PPG

10.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

591

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

TEDetroit Lions#7

Sam LaPorta

PPG

9.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

489

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Dallas Goedert

Sam LaPorta

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10.3 PPG9.7 PPG

15 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Dallas Goedert: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #5 at the position). Sam LaPorta: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #7 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Dallas Goedert is producing at 47% of elite pace and Sam LaPorta at 44%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Dallas Goedert vs Sam LaPorta: Who Should You Start?

Dallas Goedert (10.3 PPG) and Sam LaPorta (9.7 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two tight ends are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Dallas Goedert played 15 games for the Philadelphia Eagles; Sam LaPorta suited up 9 times for the Detroit Lions.

A 0.6-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Dallas Goedert is the volume tight end in this matchup with 60 receptions for 591 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 Dallas Goedert, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Dallas Goedert sits Week 9 while Sam LaPorta is off Week 8. 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

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: Dallas Goedert (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Sam LaPorta (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Dallas Goedert outscored Sam LaPorta by a projected 10 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Dallas Goedert played 15 games in 2025 compared to Sam LaPorta's 9. That durability gap means Dallas Goedert contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Dallas Goedert scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Dallas Goedert saw 82 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Sam LaPorta is 6 years younger than Dallas Goedert (25 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatGoedertLaPorta

PPG (Half-PPR)10.39.7

Games Played159

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)15587

Receptions6040

Rec/Game4.04.4

Receiving Yards591489

Rec Yds/Game39.454.3

Receiving TDs113

Targets8249

Target Share/Game5.55.4

Age3125

Experience7 yrs2 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 9Week 8

Summary

10.3 PPG for Dallas Goedert versus 9.7 for Sam LaPorta in 2025. The baseline favors Dallas Goedert, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Dallas Goedert or Sam LaPorta in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Dallas Goedert has the edge at 10.3 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 Dallas Goedert and Sam LaPorta average in 2025?▾

Dallas Goedert averaged 10.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 0.6 points per game.

When are Dallas Goedert and Sam LaPorta's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dallas Goedert (PHI) has a bye in Week 9, and Sam LaPorta (DET) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Dallas Goedert or Sam LaPorta a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Dallas Goedert outscored Sam LaPorta by 0.6 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.