Brock Bowers 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.
Who to draft
Strong edge · 95% confident
Brock Bowers- Higher projection: 254 vs 197 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 35 vs 83
- More points per game: 14.7 vs 11.9
Brock Bowers and Sam LaPorta are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Brock Bowers holds the edge in expert consensus (TE3 to TE8). Brock Bowers typically comes off the board first, around pick 23 (round 2) to Sam LaPorta's pick 57. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Brock Bowers at 254 PPR points (14.9 per game) versus Sam LaPorta at 197.
Last season Brock Bowers carried the heavier workload (85% snap share, 88 touches to Sam LaPorta's 49), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Brock Bowers is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Bowers | LaPorta |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 254 | 197 |
| Points / game | 14.7 | 11.9 |
| Games played | 12 | 9 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #35 | #83 |
| ADP | 23 | 57 |
| Positional rank | TE11 | TE26 |
| Snap share | 85% | 90% |
| Red-zone touches | 16 | 4 |
| Age | 23 | 25 |
| Bye week | 13 | 6 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Brock Bowers or Sam LaPorta.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Brock Bowers or Sam LaPorta in 2026?
Brock Bowers is a clear call over Sam LaPorta for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Brock Bowers or Sam LaPorta?
Brock Bowers carries the higher 2026 projection at 254 PPR points (14.9 per game), compared with 197 for Sam LaPorta.
Where are Brock Bowers and Sam LaPorta being drafted?
Brock Bowers has an ADP around pick 23 (round 2), while Sam LaPorta goes closer to pick 57 (round 5).
Who is ranked higher, Brock Bowers or Sam LaPorta?
Expert consensus ranks Brock Bowers (TE3) ahead of Sam LaPorta (TE8) for 2026.
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