Carnell Tate
vs Sam LaPorta
2026 · Week 5 · Half-PPR
The crowd’s lean
Week 5No weekly comparisons recorded for this pair.
This week
WEEK 5Tate
vs HOU
Oct 11 · 1:00 PM ET
Questionable
LaPorta
at ARI
Oct 11 · 4:25 PM ET
8.2
Projected
10.1
Projected
Half-PPR
projection
2026 season, per game
2025 season, per game
Full game log & past seasons +
| WK | OPP | FPTS | RANK | TGT | REC | YD | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | — | 5.8 | WR56 | 6 | 4 | 38 | — |
2 | — | 4.2 | WR70 | 5 | 3 | 27 | — |
3 | — | 8.8 | WR40 | 9 | 6 | 58 | — |
4 | — | 17.0 | WR11 | 12 | 9 | 145 | — |
| WK | OPP | FPTS | RANK | TGT | REC | YD | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | — | 7.3 | TE18 | 8 | 5 | 48 | — |
2 | — | 14.2 | TE8 | 7 | 6 | 52 | 1 |
3 | — | 5.9 | TE25 | 4 | 3 | 44 | — |
4 | — | 18.4 | TE2 | 13 | 8 | 84 | 1 |
Earlier seasons (2025, 2024)
| WK | OPP | FPTS | RANK | TGT | REC | YD | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | GB | 10.9 | TE6 | 9 | 6 | 79 | — |
2 | CHI | 4.1 | TE32 | 4 | 3 | 26 | — |
3 | BAL | 5.3 | TE24 | 4 | 4 | 33 | — |
4 | CLE | 5.4 | TE25 | 4 | 3 | 39 | — |
5 | CIN | 17.7 | TE4 | 6 | 5 | 92 | 1 |
6 | KC | 14.0 | TE4 | 6 | 5 | 55 | 1 |
7 | TB | 3.0 | TE36 | 3 | 3 | 15 | — |
8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
9 | MIN | 18.7 | TE4 | 8 | 6 | 97 | 1 |
10 | WAS | 7.8 | TE14 | 5 | 5 | 53 | — |
| WK | OPP | FPTS | RANK | TGT | REC | YD | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | LAR | 6.5 | TE8 | 5 | 4 | 45 | — |
2 | TB | 2.3 | TE34 | 3 | 2 | 13 | — |
3 | ARI | 4.6 | TE21 | 2 | 2 | 36 | — |
4 | SEA | 7.3 | TE14 | 4 | 4 | 53 | — |
5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
6 | DAL | 11.7 | TE6 | 1 | 1 | 52 | 1 |
7 | MIN | 3.0 | TE34 | 2 | 1 | 25 | — |
8 | TEN | 13.8 | TE9 | 6 | 6 | 48 | 1 |
9 | GB | 3.8 | TE29 | 3 | 2 | 28 | — |
10 | HOU | 14.1 | TE3 | 6 | 3 | 66 | 1 |
11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
12 | IND | 3.4 | TE26 | 6 | 3 | 19 | — |
13 | CHI | 14.1 | TE8 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
14 | GB | 7.9 | TE11 | 7 | 5 | 54 | — |
15 | BUF | 14.6 | TE2 | 10 | 7 | 111 | — |
16 | CHI | 12.3 | TE5 | 7 | 4 | 43 | 1 |
17 | SF | 15.4 | TE5 | 8 | 6 | 64 | 1 |
18 | MIN | 9.8 | TE15 | 7 | 7 | 63 | — |
Expert takes
“Carnell Tate was added to the injury report on Thursday with a back injury, but returned to a full practice on Friday.”
Jordan Pullett· Oct 10, 2026“Over the last two weeks, Tate has notched a 58.7% air yards share, second-best among all receivers, along with a 33.3% target share, good for fifth-best. This coincides with Cam Ward ‘s deep-ball rate, which was 8.3% and 6.5% in the last two games, respectively, compared to 3.1% and 0% in the first two, as the Titans are emphasizing getting the rookie involved. Ward continues to be a roller coaster week-to-week, but Tate displayed his ability to separate downfield and pluck passes in traffic against the Ravens’ defense.”
Chad Workman· Oct 6, 2026“If Tate can continue building chemistry with second-year QB Cam Ward, the Titans might unlock their offense after all. 32 — Miami Dolphins (0-4, —) Last week: L 10-15 vs. Minnesota Vikings Credit to Miami’s defense, as they kept this one close.”
Ethan Woodie· Oct 6, 2026
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““ Carnell Tate is my favorite buy-low because I think his role is developing faster than his fantasy production. He caught six of nine targets for 58 yards against the Giants, and I want to buy that involvement before a touchdown makes the box score more exciting. I have Tate at WR29 for the rest of the season, compared with WR42 in FantasyPros’ consensus.”
FantasyPros Staff· Sep 30, 2026“Carnell Tate might end up being a product of a bad situation with Cam Ward struggling so far, and he can stay on your bench until something changes.”
Jordan Pullett· Sep 25, 2026“Tate has been given as much opportunity as any rookie WR in football, as he leads all rookie WRs in target share.”
Jordan Pullett· Sep 23, 2026“Carnell Tate – 5 targets, 3 rec The Titans drafted Tate fourth overall in the NFL Draft, but through the first two weeks, they aren’t deploying him as an alpha. To be fair, his 11 targets this season account for a 24% target share. He’ll need improved QB play from Cam Ward and a better offensive environment all around to reach his potential for fantasy.”
Aaron Larson· Sep 22, 2026“Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Question #2 – Season-Long Strategy (Rookie WR Special) Very simple question… Carnell Tate – are you feeling the pantsless breeze just rolling him as a WR1, or do we need to talk about this? – soulcoffin Answer: Drafted with the fourth-overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft back in April, the Ohio State product finds himself in a less-than-ideal scenario on a passing offense that ranked dead last in TDs, 30th in completion %, and 29th in yards through the air…but those numbers do go some way to explaining why the Titans had the 1.04 in the first place.”
PaulMarnie· Sep 12, 2026“Drafting Carnell Tate is a bet on talent and Cam Ward’s ability to take off in his second season with Brian Daboll calling plays.”
FantasyPros Staff· Sep 4, 2026“While Carnell Tate will see a significant workload, Robinson should lead the Titans in targets and receptions. Chris Godwin Jr. (WR – TB) | ADP: 100.8 ( WR 40) Unfortunately, Chris Godwin Jr. has struggled to stay healthy the past few seasons, missing 18 games in 2024 and 2025 due to injury.”
Mike Fanelli· Aug 25, 2026“Carnell Tate (WR – TEN) Currently the WR14 in dynasty ECR, ahead of several more established veteran names, one analyst believes this is close to as good as Tate’s value will ever be, even after ranking him as his own WR1 in this year’s rookie class.”
FantasyPros Staff· Aug 9, 2026
“LaPorta has a 23% target rate per route and 2.14 yards per route run (Y/RR) on 188 routes against two-high coverage since last year and a 25% target rate per route and 2.86 Y/RR on 51 routes against Cover 6. The game's likely shootout environment should help LaPorta maximize the matchup and Arizona's coverage tendencies, allowing him to clear 50.5 receiving yards in Week 5. NFL Week 5 Best Prop Bet: Isaiah Likely Over 40.5 Receiving Yards (-125) Likely has been the Giants' top target earner in the three games Jameis Winston played the majority of the snaps.”
Josh Shepardson· Oct 9, 2026“Goff/Jameson/LaPorta is one version I would build without Amon-Ra, especially in lineups that also fade Gibbs.”
Chris Cash· Oct 10, 2026“at Arizona Cardinals Currently the TE5 in points per game, Sam LaPorta is doing exactly what you hoped for when you drafted him, and it could be an even bigger week ahead. Both the Lions and the Cardinals are pass-heavy offenses, paired with poor defenses. Both teams also rank inside the top seven in plays per game.”
Tom Strachan· Oct 8, 2026
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“The fantasy runout was mild, but LaPorta had the usage rates we look for in a TE1 . He ran a route on 82.9% of the Detroit dropbacks (TE5) and accounted for 20.5% of the team's targets (TE10). LaPorta ran 34 routes, tied for second at the position.”
Rich Hribar· Sep 15, 2026“TE Sam LaPorta vs NO A vote of confidence from Andy for Sam LaPorta , who missed the majority of training camp with a hip injury after spending the offseason recovering from back surgery. When healthy, LaPorta is always a threat to score a TD or two, and the Saints defense’s weak spot is the TE position.”
Parker Hagen· Sep 10, 2026“-Tom Strachan Sam LaPorta (TE – DET) Sam LaPorta has been in the NFL for three seasons and has been a consistent contributor since Day 1.”
FantasyPros Staff· Aug 31, 2026“Sam LaPorta is healthier, but the Lions were bad last season, and the most important thing is that they might have a competent play-caller once again in Drew Petzing. The team has said they want to lean into what Jared Goff does best by using play-action passes heavily.”
Tom Strachan· Aug 23, 2026“Round 8: Sam LaPorta (TE – DET) I wanted to add more tight ends given the TE-Premium setting, and Sam LaPorta is a great target.”
Richard Janvrin· Aug 22, 2026“Sam LaPorta has dealt with injuries in the last two seasons, to the point where I don’t want to target him this season. His rookie year breakout feels like ages ago.”
Frank Ammirante· Jul 27, 2026“Sam LaPorta (TE – DET) LaPorta is currently the TE8, 84th overall, a range one analyst would easily take him from over two tight ends ranked just ahead of him. He’s been fully cleared from a herniated disc heading into camp and isn’t expected to miss any time, news that should push his price up over the coming weeks.”
FantasyPros Staff· Jul 25, 2026“Sam LaPorta was the counter-pick, a name being drafted at a discount after a frustrating, injury-interrupted season.”
FantasyPros Staff· Jul 22, 2026“Harold Fannin sits at TE6, and Kyle Pitts and Sam LaPorta are essentially tied for TE7 and TE8, with Pitts holding just a slight edge on the chart. Kyle Pitts (TE – ATL) vs. Sam LaPorta (TE – DET) In a live dynasty startup draft one of our analysts is currently participating in, Pitts came off the board about eight picks before their own selection, leading them to take LaPorta in the same round instead.”
FantasyPros Staff· Jul 19, 2026“LaPorta dominated from the outside as one of the best receiving tight ends in the league, and while he's fallen back to earth a bit from the highs of his rookie campaign, he's still very good.”
Ethan Woodie· Jul 11, 2026
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