Sam LaPorta
vs Jaylen Warren
2026 · Week 6 · Half-PPR
The crowd’s lean
Week 6No weekly comparisons recorded for this pair.
This week
WEEK 6LaPorta
Bye week
Warren
at TB
Oct 18 · 1:00 PM ET
—
Bye week
12.4
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 |
5 | — | 17.3 | TE5 | 5 | 5 | 88 | 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 | ATT | YD | TD | TGT | REC | RYD | RTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | — | 7.8 | RB32 | 10 | 46 | — | 6 | 5 | 27 | — |
2 | — | 8.7 | RB24 | 11 | 43 | — | 4 | 2 | 34 | — |
3 | — | 19.1 | RB8 | 17 | 127 | — | 4 | 3 | 49 | — |
4 | — | 14.1 | RB21 | 17 | 93 | — | 6 | 3 | 33 | — |
5 | — | 33.8 | RB2 | 15 | 101 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 87 | 1 |
Earlier seasons (2025, 2024)
| WK | OPP | FPTS | RANK | ATT | YD | TD | TGT | REC | RYD | RTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | NYJ | 12.9 | RB17 | 11 | 37 | — | 2 | 2 | 22 | 1 |
2 | SEA | 15.4 | RB13 | 14 | 48 | — | 4 | 4 | 86 | — |
3 | NE | 10.6 | RB20 | 18 | 47 | — | 6 | 5 | 34 | — |
4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
6 | CLE | 7.3 | RB24 | 11 | 52 | — | 2 | 2 | 11 | — |
7 | CIN | 17.8 | RB10 | 16 | 127 | — | 5 | 4 | 31 | — |
8 | GB | 8.3 | RB27 | 13 | 62 | — | 3 | 2 | 11 | — |
9 | IND | 15.9 | RB7 | 16 | 31 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -2 | — |
10 | LAC | 10.1 | RB22 | 14 | 70 | — | 2 | 2 | 21 | — |
11 | CIN | 7.7 | RB32 | 10 | 62 | — | 2 | 2 | 5 | — |
12 | CHI | 12.8 | RB15 | 18 | 68 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
13 | BUF | 11.4 | RB24 | 10 | 35 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 9 | — |
14 | BAL | 13.7 | RB17 | 8 | 13 | — | 3 | 3 | 49 | 1 |
15 | MIA | 6.3 | RB40 | 12 | 33 | — | 3 | 3 | 15 | — |
16 | DET | 28.1 | RB4 | 14 | 143 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | — |
17 | CLE | 6.4 | RB31 | 12 | 64 | — | — | — | — | — |
18 | BAL | 12.4 | RB16 | 14 | 66 | — | 5 | 5 | 33 | — |
| WK | OPP | FPTS | RANK | ATT | YD | TD | TGT | REC | RYD | RTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ATL | 3.0 | RB50 | 2 | 7 | — | 2 | 2 | 13 | — |
2 | DEN | 7.1 | RB33 | 9 | 42 | — | 2 | 2 | 19 | — |
3 | LAC | 0.6 | RB72 | 3 | 5 | — | 1 | 1 | -4 | — |
4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
6 | LV | 3.3 | RB42 | 6 | 7 | — | 3 | 3 | 11 | — |
7 | NYJ | 6.9 | RB34 | 12 | 44 | — | 3 | 2 | 15 | — |
8 | NYG | 6.9 | RB38 | 9 | 46 | — | 3 | 2 | 13 | — |
9 | BYE | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
10 | WAS | 8.5 | RB23 | 14 | 66 | — | 2 | 2 | 29 | — |
11 | BAL | 8.8 | RB24 | 9 | 41 | — | 4 | 4 | 27 | — |
12 | CLE | 13.9 | RB13 | 11 | 45 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 19 | — |
13 | CIN | 8.4 | RB29 | 3 | 9 | — | 4 | 4 | 55 | — |
14 | CLE | 8.2 | RB30 | 9 | 47 | — | 5 | 2 | 25 | — |
15 | PHI | 2.0 | RB61 | 4 | 12 | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | — |
16 | BAL | 11.7 | RB23 | 12 | 48 | — | 5 | 5 | 44 | — |
17 | KC | 13.7 | RB10 | 11 | 71 | — | 6 | 5 | 41 | — |
18 | CIN | 2.1 | RB60 | 6 | 21 | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Expert takes
“LaPorta is averaging 1.88 yards per route run (TE9) and leads the position in end-zone targets with five, per the Fantasy Points Data Suite. Fantasy managers need to find a replacement for this week, but once LaPorta returns from the bye, he should continue producing like the elite tight end that he is. Fantasy Football Players Trending Down”
Wolf Trelles-Heard· Oct 15, 2026“LaPorta is a smash-start every week and a top-five tight end. Mike Evans is Turning Back the Clock Mike Evans has long been one of the NFL’s best wide receivers, and despite a down season in 2025 while battling injuries, his advanced metrics still looked good. When he signed with the 49ers this offseason, many thought he could be this year’s version of Davante Adams .”
Wyatt Bertolone· Oct 12, 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
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“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“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
“Jaylen Warren has been awesome, both toting and catching the rock, and if this were a buy-low snapshot, I’d be all in. However, Warren has the deck stacked against him in Week 6, which makes me wonder how the headwinds he is facing were ignored and how the rankings have him at 14th overall. Looks like a potential flaw in the algorithm or a glitch in the computer to me.” – Chris Mitchell ( FantasyData )”
FantasyPros Staff· Oct 15, 2026“Dowdle’s turf toe injury will only keep him off the field for so long, but Warren has established himself as the Steelers’ #1 option at RB, while Dowdle should play a complementary role, rather than running as a 1B. Stock Fallers Rashid Shaheed The Seattle Seahawks traded for Rashid Shaheed halfway through the 2025 NFL season. His involvement in the offense was minimal, but that was understandable considering Seattle was in the midst of a Super Bowl run, and they should not have prioritized Shaheed-based packages and plays.”
Jordan Pullett· Oct 14, 2026“Since being thrust into the limelight due to Rico Dowdle ‘s lingering toe injury, Warren has been fantastic, culminating in 198 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns yesterday. Even with modest rushing attempts, Warren’s usage on checkdowns and screen passes greatly inflates his weekly point floor, and he should be viewed as a low-end RB1 moving forward. Warren won’t catch an 80-yard touchdown every week, but his big-play ability makes him a strong buy-high option.”
Evan Tarracciano· Oct 12, 2026
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““ Jaylen Warren has been a great RB1 for the Steelers the last 2 weeks with 17 carries each week, 220 total rushing yards, and 6.5 yards/attempt. The uptick in production is due to Rico Dowdle being out with various toe injuries. Warren is currently at his highest value and is a great trade-high candidate due to the production, running back injuries across the league, and the need for owners to move him before Dowdle returns and Pittsburgh becomes a full-blown committee again (possibly this week, but probably in the next few weeks).”
FantasyPros Staff· Oct 8, 2026“Even with Rico Dowdle returning, Warren has simply been too good to take off the field. He’s rushed for at least 90 yards in three straight games while continuing to make an impact as a receiver. I expect Warren to remain the clear lead back in Pittsburgh, with something closer to a 65-35 split in his favor rather than the 50-50 committee we saw earlier in the season.”
Frank Ammirante· Oct 14, 2026“In the three games without Dowdle, Warren has 490 total yards and two scores, further cementing Dowdle as a change-of-pace guy and handcuff.”
Jeff Krisko· Oct 13, 2026“Aaron Rodgers loves a checkdown, and Warren is the beneficiary. His 87 receiving yards in week five make him the current leading receiver on the team (230), ahead of DK Metcalf (225), who totaled just 12 on Sunday. Turnovers Tell the Story in Seattle The Seahawks and 49ers scored 61 points and gave the ball away seven times between them.”
Scott Freymond· Oct 12, 2026“Jaylen Warren makes me pause before automatically taking Swift’s discount.”
Chris Cash· Oct 10, 2026“Among qualified rushers, Jaylen Warren has the fifth-highest rushing yards after contact per carry (4.2) while the Browns are allowing the fifth-most rushing yards after contact per carry (3.33) in the NFL, according to Next Gen Stats. The Browns are one of five teams that have yet to allow a rushing TD this season, but Warren did not need a rushing TD last week when he finished as the RB8 and posted 176 scrimmage yards on just 20 touches. Wide Receivers Jameson Williams WR - DET @ CAR - Consensus - Andy - Mike - Jason There is no doubt that Jameson Williams has been disappointing this season.”
Colt Williams· Oct 1, 2026“Jaylen Warren Has a Ceiling Warren entered Sunday with 150 scrimmage yards through two games, then delivered 176 against CIN. His 49 receiving yards remind us he has multiple ways to produce when PIT cooperates. Even ole’ A A Ron looked like a HOF QB.”
Chris Cash· Sep 28, 2026“Jaylen Warren, who was limited in practice, is listed as questionable but is expected to play. With Dowdle out, Warren is set to be a bell cow in the Steelers offense. He has only seen a 56.4% opportunity share thus far, which likely climbs toward the 75% threshold with Dowdle out.”
Edward DeLauter· Sep 26, 2026
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