Sam LaPorta
vs DK Metcalf
2026 · Week 5 · Half-PPR
The crowd’s lean
Week 5No weekly comparisons recorded for this pair.
This week
WEEK 5LaPorta
at ARI
Oct 11 · 4:25 PM ET
Metcalf
vs IND
Oct 11 · 1:00 PM ET
10.1
Projected
9.3
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 | — | 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 | — |
| WK | OPP | FPTS | RANK | TGT | REC | YD | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | — | 6.0 | WR53 | 10 | 4 | 40 | — |
2 | — | 4.7 | WR65 | 9 | 4 | 27 | — |
3 | — | 10.6 | WR31 | 5 | 3 | 31 | 1 |
4 | — | 14.0 | WR18 | 9 | 5 | 115 | — |
Earlier seasons (2025, 2024)
| WK | OPP | FPTS | RANK | TGT | REC | YD | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | NYJ | 10.3 | WR26 | 7 | 4 | 83 | — |
2 | SEA | 9.5 | WR40 | 6 | 3 | 20 | 1 |
3 | NE | 10.7 | WR30 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 1 |
4 | MIN | 21.1 | WR5 | 5 | 5 | 126 | 1 |
5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
6 | CLE | 17.5 | WR9 | 9 | 4 | 95 | 1 |
7 | CIN | 6.5 | WR42 | 5 | 3 | 50 | — |
8 | GB | 14.0 | WR12 | 7 | 5 | 55 | 1 |
9 | IND | 1.6 | WR82 | 4 | 2 | 6 | — |
10 | LAC | 5.0 | WR50 | 7 | 3 | 35 | — |
11 | CIN | 7.4 | WR35 | 8 | 5 | 49 | — |
12 | CHI | 11.9 | WR21 | 8 | 5 | 22 | — |
13 | BUF | 4.7 | WR56 | 5 | 3 | 32 | — |
14 | BAL | 18.3 | WR7 | 12 | 7 | 148 | — |
15 | MIA | 13.0 | WR21 | 3 | 3 | 55 | 1 |
16 | DET | 6.2 | WR49 | 9 | 4 | 42 | — |
| WK | OPP | FPTS | RANK | TGT | REC | YD | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | DEN | 4.4 | WR63 | 4 | 3 | 29 | — |
2 | NE | 23.9 | WR2 | 14 | 10 | 129 | 1 |
3 | MIA | 18.4 | WR9 | 6 | 4 | 104 | 1 |
4 | DET | 11.9 | WR28 | 12 | 7 | 104 | — |
5 | NYG | 5.5 | WR53 | 7 | 4 | 55 | — |
6 | SF | 6.3 | WR48 | 11 | 3 | 48 | — |
7 | ATL | 17.9 | WR6 | 7 | 4 | 99 | 1 |
8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
9 | BYE | — | — | — | — | — | — |
10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
11 | SF | 10.5 | WR32 | 9 | 7 | 70 | — |
12 | ARI | 7.9 | WR37 | 5 | 4 | 59 | — |
13 | NYJ | 8.6 | WR39 | 9 | 4 | 66 | — |
14 | ARI | 6.9 | WR43 | 6 | 4 | 49 | — |
15 | GB | 4.3 | WR64 | 3 | 3 | 28 | — |
16 | MIN | 13.2 | WR22 | 7 | 3 | 57 | 1 |
17 | CHI | 5.7 | WR58 | 3 | 3 | 42 | — |
18 | LAR | 12.8 | WR24 | 5 | 3 | 53 | 1 |
Expert takes
“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
“Metcalf has a 21.3% target share with 1.33 YPRR, one red zone target, ten deep targets, and a 29.6% first-read share. Metcalf has had some tough corner assignments to begin the season, but he has been woefully inefficient with his targets. We’ll see if that changes this week against an Indy pass defense that has held perimeter wide receivers to the ninth-fewest yards per target and the fourth-fewest fantasy points per opportunity.”
FantasyPros Staff· Oct 8, 2026“DK Metcalf is still in the mix, as well, and he could enjoy this particular matchup. According to the Fantasy Points Data Suite 2.0, the Falcons ranked fourth in single-high coverage (59.4%) last year.”
Josh Shepardson· Sep 10, 2026“Round 10: DK Metcalf (WR – PIT) DK Metcalf does have Michael Pittman Jr.”
Richard Janvrin· Aug 22, 2026
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“Metcalf has averaged 63 receptions per season in each of the last three years, and will now deal with stiffer competition for targets, in the form of Michael Pittman Jr. and second-round selection Germie Bernard from Alabama.”
Evan Tarracciano· Aug 14, 2026“Now the Steelers get an offensive-minded coach in Mike McCarthy who should give a boost to every skill position player. I don’t know if Metcalf will ever be a 100-catch receiver, but he established career-lows in receptions and yards, things I believe will be remedied in 2026.”
Jason Kamlowsky· Aug 11, 2026“Going as the WR34 in PPR leagues, DK Metcalf finished last season as the WR23 in the same format. While he had a lot of middling performances toward the back half of the season, the first six weeks (including a Week 5 bye) featured games with some nice production.”
Richard Janvrin· Jul 20, 2026“While DK Metcalf finished last year as the WR26, averaging 12.5 PPR fantasy points per game, fantasy players couldn't trust him in their lineups. The veteran scored single-digit fantasy points in 40% of his games, including five of the final eight contests. Furthermore, the Steelers vastly improved their wide receiver room this offseason, adding Michael Pittman Jr. and Germie Bernard.”
Mike Fanelli· Jun 12, 2026“DK Metcalf has established himself as the number one option in the Steelers offense and is the only wide receiver of note to have already played with Aaron Rodgers. Last season, Metcalf became a yards after the catch monster, generating 7.2 YAC per reception, the fourth-most among wide receivers with 50+ targets, a massive increase from his career average of 4.25 YAC.”
Tom Strachan· Jun 12, 2026“Don't be surprised if Metcalf gets back to his 2023 form, when he racked up 1,114 yards and eight touchdowns.”
Frank Ammirante· Jun 9, 2026“DK Metcalf averaged 10.5 fantasy points per game in half-PPR formats last season (WR24). Metcalf recorded his lowest receiving yards per game (56.7) since his rookie year.”
Frank Ammirante· Jun 9, 2026“Metcalf led the team with six receiving touchdowns, but only three came from throws inside the red zone, despite his size advantage down there. If McCarthy's scheme features him more in that area and he can jump to double-digit touchdowns, Metcalf has a chance to be a top-18 fantasy wideout once again.”
Tom Strachan· Jun 8, 2026
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