Sam LaPorta
vs Rhamondre Stevenson
2026 · Week 7 · Half-PPR
The crowd’s lean
Week 7No weekly comparisons recorded for this pair.
This week
WEEK 7LaPorta
vs GB
Oct 25 · 4:25 PM ET
Stevenson
at CHI
Oct 22 · 8:15 PM ET
10.2
Projected
15.3
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 |
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 | — | 12.0 | RB18 | 18 | 51 | — | 6 | 5 | 44 | — |
2 | — | 3.1 | RB50 | 6 | 43 | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | — |
3 | — | 5.3 | RB39 | 7 | 22 | — | 3 | 3 | 16 | — |
4 | — | 16.9 | RB13 | 13 | 47 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 27 | — |
5 | — | 16.0 | RB10 | 13 | 64 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 21 | — |
6 | — | 3.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Earlier seasons (2025, 2024)
| WK | OPP | FPTS | RANK | ATT | YD | TD | TGT | REC | RYD | RTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | LV | 3.7 | RB44 | 7 | 15 | — | 3 | 2 | 12 | — |
2 | MIA | 18.7 | RB6 | 11 | 54 | — | 5 | 5 | 88 | — |
3 | PIT | 3.1 | RB51 | 4 | 18 | — | 3 | 3 | 38 | — |
4 | CAR | 4.6 | RB48 | 9 | 38 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | — |
5 | BUF | 13.7 | RB15 | 7 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 13 | — |
6 | NO | 1.8 | RB55 | 13 | 18 | — | 1 | — | — | — |
7 | TEN | 15.8 | RB13 | 18 | 88 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — |
8 | CLE | 5.4 | RB36 | 14 | 34 | — | 2 | 1 | 15 | — |
9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
11 | BYE | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
12 | CIN | 1.5 | RB53 | 6 | 5 | — | 2 | 1 | 5 | — |
13 | NYG | 9.5 | RB32 | 12 | 40 | — | 3 | 3 | 40 | — |
14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
15 | BUF | 9.2 | RB29 | 6 | 50 | — | 3 | 3 | 27 | — |
16 | BAL | 16.8 | RB14 | 8 | 51 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 27 | — |
17 | NYJ | 24.7 | RB6 | 8 | 47 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 55 | 1 |
18 | MIA | 34.3 | RB1 | 7 | 131 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 1 |
| WK | OPP | FPTS | RANK | ATT | YD | TD | TGT | REC | RYD | RTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | CIN | 20.1 | RB5 | 25 | 120 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | — |
2 | SEA | 16.0 | RB10 | 21 | 81 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 9 | — |
3 | NYJ | 0.3 | RB77 | 6 | 23 | — | — | — | — | — |
4 | SF | 6.2 | RB41 | 13 | 43 | — | 5 | 4 | 19 | — |
5 | MIA | 17.2 | RB5 | 12 | 89 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — |
6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
7 | JAX | 3.5 | RB46 | 7 | 18 | — | 3 | 2 | 7 | — |
8 | NYJ | 22.0 | RB4 | 20 | 48 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 17 | — |
9 | TEN | 19.9 | RB8 | 10 | 16 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 38 | 1 |
10 | CHI | 8.2 | RB26 | 20 | 74 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | — |
11 | LAR | 10.9 | RB18 | 20 | 73 | — | 4 | 4 | 16 | — |
12 | MIA | 3.3 | RB39 | 8 | 13 | — | 2 | — | — | — |
13 | IND | 10.9 | RB23 | 18 | 73 | — | 3 | 3 | 21 | — |
14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
15 | ARI | 9.0 | RB28 | 13 | 69 | — | 1 | 1 | 16 | — |
16 | BUF | 11.8 | RB22 | 12 | 60 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | — |
17 | LAC | 0.1 | RB81 | 2 | 1 | — | 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
“Running Back START Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots Stevenson has quietly been one of the more productive fantasy backs all season, and now the path only gets clearer with TreVeyon Henderson set to miss the next few weeks. With the lead role firmly back in his hands, Stevenson is in line for a heavy workload regardless of who’s across from him. Rhamondre Stevenson could be in for a big afternoon against the Jets.”
Matty Kiwoom· Oct 15, 2026“Stevenson was expected to get a ton of work in a game where New England was a heavy favorite, and TreVeyon Henderson was nicked up, but he had just 14 carries for 36 yards in a 26-19 victory. Doing that while failing to record a target or touchdown is a nightmare for fantasy, especially since Corey Kiner led the team with 11 carries for 57 yards, The last thing we want to see is a three-back rotation, but that seems likely since Henderson is always in line for close to 10 carries while Kiner is slowly emerging in this backfield.”
Joel Bartilotta· Oct 19, 2026“NYJ | $6,300 (FanDuel) Rhamondre Stevenson is the RB20 in half-PPR fantasy points per game and ranks 11th in receiving yards among running backs this season. When not being punished for fumbles, Stevenson is averaging 56.7 rushing yards and 27.7 receiving yards per game. Originally, this was anticipated to be a volume play as the general indication was that backfield mate TreVeyon Henderson was dealing with the dreaded high-ankle sprain.”
John Hesterman· Oct 18, 2026
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“Last week, in the final two quarters of the game without Henderson, Stevenson had a 67.6% snap rate, four of the nine running back rushing attempts, and a 55% route share (10.5% target share). Considering the Pats blew out the Raiders last week, it likely impacted Stevenson’s usage on early downs. Stevenson has been an efficient player on a per-touch basis which is consistent with his career marks.”
FantasyPros Staff· Oct 15, 2026“Among the 35 running backs with 40+ rushing attempts, Henderson ranked last in success rate (38.1%), while Stevenson was 14th. Henderson has a reputation as a better pass-catching back, but the reality is quite different: Stevenson is stronger in yards per route run (1.14 vs. 0.59) and catch rate (83% vs.”
Tom Strachan· Oct 15, 2026“This season, Stevenson has had a 52.7% snap rate with a 29.2% rushing share and 47.2% route share (10% target share) in games with TreVeyon Henderson active. I’d expect similar usage or a full-on split between them, with a slight edge to Stevenson on passing downs. Among 46 qualifying rushers, Stevenson ranks 31st in explosive run rate, 22nd in yards after contact per attempt, and 38th in missed tackle rate.”
FantasyPros Staff· Oct 10, 2026“Among 43 qualifying backs, Stevenson ranks 12th in yards after contact per attempt and 27th in missed tackle rate. Stevenson could take back more of the backfield this week if he can hold onto the ball. The Bills’ run defense has been pliable, allowing the 12th-highest explosive run rate, the 12th-highest rushing success rate, and the sixth-highest missed tackle rate.”
Derek Brown· Oct 1, 2026“Drake Maye is the Ballers’ consensus QB 14 this week; TreVeyon Henderson and Rhamondre Stevenson rank as RB29 and RB30, and Romeo Doubs is a low-end FLEX play at WR27.”
Jordan Pullett· Sep 25, 2026“But Stevenson is regarded as the far better pass blocker, and the Patriots’ offensive line has not done a great job of handling pressure this season. It’s going to be very hard to predict the workload split between Henderson and Stevenson. I’m ranking Henderson as a high-end RB3 and Stevenson as a midrange RB3.”
Pat Fitzmaurice· Sep 25, 2026“Stevenson is a solid back, but Henderson has the higher ceiling; it shouldn’t surprise anyone if he commands the majority of the backfield for the rest of the season.”
Wyatt Bertolone· Sep 20, 2026“Over his last nine games, including the playoffs, Stevenson averaged 17.1 PPR PPG on only 14.4 opportunities a game. Among running backs in 2025, he finished No. 3 in Yards per Touch, ninth in Yards Created per Touch, and fourth in Fantasy Points per Opportunity.”
Wyatt Bertolone· Jul 2, 2026“Fantasy managers willing to invest in TreVeyon Henderson or Rhamondre Stevenson have to reckon with not only an uncertain division of labor but also with a rough early-season schedule. The Patriots open on the road against the team that beat them in the Super Bowl, the Seahawks.”
FantasyPros Staff· May 21, 2026
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