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AJ Barner vs Sam LaPorta

Two tight ends fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.

TEAJ BarnerSEA · TE14TESam LaPortaDET · TE26

Who to draft

Strong edge · 95% confident
Sam LaPorta
  • Higher projection: 192 vs 142 pts
  • Experts agree: consensus rank 86 vs 191
  • More points per game: 11.9 vs 8.7

Head-to-head

StatBarnerLaPorta
Projected points142192
Points / game8.711.9
Games played179
Expert rank (ECR)#191#86
ADP15076
Positional rankTE14TE26
Snap share78%90%
Red-zone touches154
Age2425
Bye week116

Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.

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Verdict blends projections, usage, positional rank, consensus and health. Data via the Sleeper API and FantasyPros consensus, refreshed daily.