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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Jahmyr Gibbs vs Sam LaPorta

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Jahmyr Gibbs is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Jahmyr Gibbs (19.3 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.

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

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RBDetroit Lions#4PPG LEADER

Jahmyr Gibbs

PPG

19.3

Games

Rush Yds

1,223

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

616

Bye

Week 8

TEDetroit Lions#7

Sam LaPorta

PPG

9.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

489

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Jahmyr Gibbs

Sam LaPorta

Head to Head

19.3 PPG9.7 PPG

17 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Jahmyr Gibbs: Tier 1 (Elite) RB (ranked #4 at the position). Sam LaPorta: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #7 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 1 (Elite) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE in most league formats.

Jahmyr Gibbs vs Sam LaPorta: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Jahmyr Gibbs (RB, Detroit Lions) against Sam LaPorta (TE, Detroit Lions) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Jahmyr Gibbs averaged 19.3 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Sam LaPorta posted 9.7 PPG across 9 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

If you can acquire Jahmyr Gibbs at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Sam LaPorta is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Jahmyr Gibbs (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Sam LaPorta (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Jahmyr Gibbs outscored Sam LaPorta by a projected 163 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jahmyr Gibbs played 17 games in 2025 compared to Sam LaPorta's 9. That durability gap means Jahmyr Gibbs contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jahmyr Gibbs scored 18 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Jahmyr Gibbs caught 77 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Both players share a Week 8 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatGibbsLaPorta

PPG (Half-PPR)19.39.7

Games Played179

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)32887

Rushing Yards1,2230

Rush Yds/Game71.90.0

Rushing TDs130

Receptions7740

Receiving Yards616489

Targets9449

Total TDs183

Age2425

Experience2 yrs2 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 8Week 8

Summary

Jahmyr Gibbs outscored Sam LaPorta by 9.6 PPG in 2025 (19.3 to 9.7). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jahmyr Gibbs or Sam LaPorta in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jahmyr Gibbs has the edge at 19.3 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 Jahmyr Gibbs and Sam LaPorta average in 2025?▾

Jahmyr Gibbs averaged 19.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 9.6 points per game.

Do Jahmyr Gibbs and Sam LaPorta share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Jahmyr Gibbs and Sam LaPorta share a Week 8 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.