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Kenneth Walker III or Sam LaPortaWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kenneth Walker III is a Kansas City Chiefs running back who averaged 21.3 fantasy points per game across 7 games in 2026. Sam LaPorta is a Detroit Lions tight end who averaged 10.1 fantasy points per game across 7 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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RBKansas City Chiefs#2 RB
Kenneth Walker III
PPG
21.3
Games
7
Rush Yds
770
Rush TDs
6
Rec
22
Rec Yds
131
Bye
Week 5
TEDetroit Lions#6 TE
Sam LaPorta
PPG
10.1
Games
7
Rec
31
Rec Yds
367
Rec TDs
3
Targets
44
Bye
Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Kenneth Walker III vs Sam LaPorta: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatKenneth Walker IIISam LaPorta
PPG (Half-PPR)21.310.1
Games Played77
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)14971
Rushing Yards7702
Rush Yds/Game110.00.3
Rushing TDs60
Receptions2231
Receiving Yards131367
Targets3244
Total TDs83
Age2625
Experience4 yrs3 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 5Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Kenneth Walker III or Sam LaPorta in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Kenneth Walker III and Sam LaPorta is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Kenneth Walker III averaged 21.3 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Sam LaPorta averaged 10.1.

Should I draft Kenneth Walker III or Sam LaPorta in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Kenneth Walker III averaged 21.3 fantasy points per game across 7 games in 2026, and Sam LaPorta averaged 10.1 across 7. 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 Kenneth Walker III and Sam LaPorta average in 2026?▾

Kenneth Walker III averaged 21.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 7 games in 2026. Sam LaPorta averaged 10.1 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 11.2 points per game.

When are Kenneth Walker III and Sam LaPorta's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Kenneth Walker III (KC) has a bye in Week 5, and Sam LaPorta (DET) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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