Sam LaPorta vs Travis Kelce
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 171 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 83 vs 98
- More points per game: 11.9 vs 11.4
Sam LaPorta and Travis Kelce are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Sam LaPorta holds the edge in expert consensus (TE8 to TE10). Sam LaPorta typically comes off the board first, around pick 57 (round 5) to Travis Kelce's pick 89. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Sam LaPorta at 197 PPR points (11.6 per game) versus Travis Kelce at 171.
Last season Travis Kelce carried the heavier workload (81% snap share, 109 touches to Sam LaPorta's 49), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Sam LaPorta is the younger option (age 25), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. 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 | Kelce |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 197 | 171 |
| Points / game | 11.9 | 11.4 |
| Games played | 9 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #83 | #98 |
| ADP | 57 | 89 |
| Positional rank | TE26 | TE3 |
| Snap share | 90% | 81% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 12 |
| Age | 25 | 36 |
| Bye week | 6 | 5 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Sam LaPorta or Travis Kelce.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Sam LaPorta or Travis Kelce in 2026?
Sam LaPorta is a clear call over Travis Kelce for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Sam LaPorta or Travis Kelce?
Sam LaPorta carries the higher 2026 projection at 197 PPR points (11.6 per game), compared with 171 for Travis Kelce.
Where are Sam LaPorta and Travis Kelce being drafted?
Sam LaPorta has an ADP around pick 57 (round 5), while Travis Kelce goes closer to pick 89 (round 8).
Who is ranked higher, Sam LaPorta or Travis Kelce?
Expert consensus ranks Sam LaPorta (TE8) ahead of Travis Kelce (TE10) for 2026.
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