Kyle Pitts 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
Kyle Pitts- Experts agree: consensus rank 75 vs 83
- More points per game: 12.4 vs 11.9
- More opportunity: 87% snap share, 11 red-zone touches
Sam LaPorta carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Kyle Pitts and Sam LaPorta are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Kyle Pitts holds the edge in expert consensus (TE6 to TE8). Sam LaPorta typically comes off the board first, around pick 57 (round 5) to Kyle Pitts's pick 68. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Sam LaPorta at 197 PPR points (11.6 per game) versus Kyle Pitts at 172.
Last season Kyle Pitts carried the heavier workload (87% snap share, 118 touches to Sam LaPorta's 49), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Kyle Pitts is the clear pick on stronger expert consensus and the bigger workload. Sam LaPorta carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Pitts | LaPorta |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 172 | 197 |
| Points / game | 12.4 | 11.9 |
| Games played | 17 | 9 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #75 | #83 |
| ADP | 68 | 57 |
| Positional rank | TE2 | TE26 |
| Snap share | 87% | 90% |
| Red-zone touches | 11 | 4 |
| Age | 25 | 25 |
| Bye week | 11 | 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: Kyle Pitts or Sam LaPorta.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Kyle Pitts or Sam LaPorta in 2026?
Kyle Pitts is a clear call over Sam LaPorta for 2026, on stronger expert consensus and the bigger workload. Sam LaPorta carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Kyle Pitts or Sam LaPorta?
Sam LaPorta carries the higher 2026 projection at 197 PPR points (11.6 per game), compared with 172 for Kyle Pitts.
Where are Kyle Pitts and Sam LaPorta being drafted?
Sam LaPorta has an ADP around pick 57 (round 5), while Kyle Pitts goes closer to pick 68 (round 6).
Who is ranked higher, Kyle Pitts or Sam LaPorta?
Expert consensus ranks Kyle Pitts (TE6) ahead of Sam LaPorta (TE8) for 2026.
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