Sam LaPorta vs Terrance Ferguson
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 100 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 82 vs 195
- More points per game: 13.2 vs 6.4
Sam LaPorta and Terrance Ferguson are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Sam LaPorta holds the edge in expert consensus (TE8 to TE23). Sam LaPorta typically comes off the board first, around pick 58 (round 5) to Terrance Ferguson's pick 205. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Sam LaPorta at 197 PPR points (11.6 per game) versus Terrance Ferguson at 100.
Last season Sam LaPorta carried the heavier workload (88% snap share, 39 touches to Terrance Ferguson's 12), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Sam LaPorta is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | LaPorta | Ferguson |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 197 | 100 |
| Points / game | 13.2 | 6.4 |
| Games played | 6 | 3 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #82 | #195 |
| ADP | 58 | 205 |
| Scoring rank (season) | TE5 | TE44 |
| Snap share | 88% | 43% |
| Red-zone touches | 10 | 1 |
| Age | 25 | 23 |
| Bye week | 6 | 11 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Sam LaPorta or Terrance Ferguson.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Sam LaPorta or Terrance Ferguson in 2026?
Sam LaPorta is a clear call over Terrance Ferguson for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Sam LaPorta or Terrance Ferguson?
Sam LaPorta carries the higher 2026 projection at 197 PPR points (11.6 per game), compared with 100 for Terrance Ferguson.
Where are Sam LaPorta and Terrance Ferguson being drafted?
Sam LaPorta has an ADP around pick 58 (round 5), while Terrance Ferguson goes closer to pick 205 (round 18).
Who is ranked higher, Sam LaPorta or Terrance Ferguson?
Expert consensus ranks Sam LaPorta (TE8) ahead of Terrance Ferguson (TE23) for 2026.
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