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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Kyle Pitts vs Sam LaPorta

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Kyle Pitts is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Kyle Pitts and Sam LaPorta are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.1-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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TEAtlanta Falcons#6PPG LEADER

Kyle Pitts

PPG

9.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

928

Rec TDs

Targets

118

Bye

Week 5

TEDetroit Lions#7

Sam LaPorta

PPG

9.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

489

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Kyle Pitts

Sam LaPorta

Head to Head

9.8 PPG9.7 PPG

17 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Kyle Pitts: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #6 at the position). Sam LaPorta: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #7 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Kyle Pitts is producing at 45% of elite pace and Sam LaPorta at 44%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Kyle Pitts vs Sam LaPorta: Who Should You Start?

Kyle Pitts (9.8 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. Kyle Pitts played 17 games for the Atlanta Falcons; Sam LaPorta suited up 9 times for the Detroit Lions.

A 0.1-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.

Kyle Pitts is the volume tight end in this matchup with 88 receptions for 928 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 Kyle Pitts, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Kyle Pitts sits Week 5 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: Kyle Pitts (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Sam LaPorta (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Kyle Pitts outscored Sam LaPorta by a projected 2 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kyle Pitts played 17 games in 2025 compared to Sam LaPorta's 9. That durability gap means Kyle Pitts contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Kyle Pitts scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Kyle Pitts saw 118 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatPittsLaPorta

PPG (Half-PPR)9.89.7

Games Played179

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)16787

Receptions8840

Rec/Game5.24.4

Receiving Yards928489

Rec Yds/Game54.654.3

Receiving TDs53

Targets11849

Target Share/Game6.95.4

Age2525

Experience4 yrs2 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 5Week 8

Summary

9.8 PPG for Kyle Pitts versus 9.7 for Sam LaPorta in 2025. The baseline favors Kyle Pitts, 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 Kyle Pitts or Sam LaPorta in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyle Pitts has the edge at 9.8 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 Kyle Pitts and Sam LaPorta average in 2025?▾

Kyle Pitts averaged 9.8 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 0.1 points per game.

When are Kyle Pitts and Sam LaPorta's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Kyle Pitts (ATL) has a bye in Week 5, and Sam LaPorta (DET) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Kyle Pitts or Sam LaPorta a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Kyle Pitts outscored Sam LaPorta by 0.1 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.