Kyle Pitts Sr. 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
Sam LaPorta- Higher projection: 197 vs 172 pts
- More points per game: 13.2 vs 9.0
- More opportunity: 88% snap share, 10 red-zone touches
Kyle Pitts Sr. and Sam LaPorta are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Kyle Pitts Sr. holds the edge in expert consensus (TE6 to TE8). Sam LaPorta typically comes off the board first, around pick 58 (round 5) to Kyle Pitts Sr.'s pick 68. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Sam LaPorta at 197 PPR points (11.6 per game) versus Kyle Pitts Sr. at 172.
Last season Sam LaPorta carried the heavier workload (88% snap share, 39 touches to Kyle Pitts Sr.'s 27), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Sam LaPorta is the clear pick on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Sr. | LaPorta |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 172 | 197 |
| Points / game | 9.0 | 13.2 |
| Games played | 7 | 6 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #75 | #82 |
| ADP | 68 | 58 |
| Scoring rank (season) | TE15 | TE5 |
| Snap share | 59% | 88% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 10 |
| Age | 26 | 25 |
| Bye week | 11 | 6 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Kyle Pitts Sr. or Sam LaPorta.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Kyle Pitts Sr. or Sam LaPorta in 2026?
Sam LaPorta is a clear call over Kyle Pitts Sr. for 2026, on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload.
Who is projected to score more, Kyle Pitts Sr. or Sam LaPorta?
Sam LaPorta carries the higher 2026 projection at 197 PPR points (11.6 per game), compared with 172 for Kyle Pitts Sr..
Where are Kyle Pitts Sr. and Sam LaPorta being drafted?
Sam LaPorta has an ADP around pick 58 (round 5), while Kyle Pitts Sr. goes closer to pick 68 (round 6).
Who is ranked higher, Kyle Pitts Sr. or Sam LaPorta?
Expert consensus ranks Kyle Pitts Sr. (TE6) ahead of Sam LaPorta (TE8) for 2026.
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