TE · DET · #87
Sam LaPorta
- Height
- HT 6'3"
- Weight
- WT 249 lbs
- Birth date
- Jan 12, 2001 (age 25.6)
- College
- Iowa
2025 stopped at 9 games; availability is the swing factor into next year.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
5,727
Range 5,217–6,229
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
DVS is our model view, scored on Engine-default half-PPR — not a guaranteed price in your league. Bye weeks and schedule strength are left out on purpose.
2026 Engine Projections
185.7 pts
10.9 PPG · 15.2 games
84.9 rec · 979.2 rec yds · 7 rec TD
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection — not extra 0–10,000 components.
Durability ×0.98
One recent short season (games missed). Production already saw the missed games — this is forward risk only.
Process ×0.99
Process residual (not a second production percentile).
Org environment ×1.01
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
LaPorta scored 86.9 Half-PPR points in 2025 (TE27). 2025 stopped at 9 games; availability is the swing factor into next year. 2026 projects more depth/flex than locked starter — price the role, not the name.
NextDyne coverage
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2025 fantasy highlights
Half-PPR points
86.9
PPG
9.7
Positional finish
TE27
Key stats
- Rec: 40 (TE28)
- Rec yds: 489 (TE22)
- Rec TD: 3 (TE25)
Career (Half-PPR)
3 seasons
| Season | Finish | Half-PPR FP | PPG | Rec | Rec yd | Rec TD | Rush yd | Rush TD | Pass yd | Pass TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | TE27 | 86.9 | 9.7 | 40 | 489 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | 144.6 | 9.0 | 60 | 726 | 7 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | 196.3 | 11.5 | 86 | 889 | 10 | 4 | — | — | — |
Recent games (2025)
| Week | Half-PPR FP | Opp | Pass | Rush | Rec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 W10 | 7.8 | WAS | 0 | 0 | 53 · 5 rec |
| 2025 W9 | 18.7 | MIN | 0 | 0 | 97 / 1 TD · 6 rec |
| 2025 W7 | 3.0 | TB | 0 | 0 | 15 · 3 rec |
| 2025 W6 | 14.0 | KC | 0 | 0 | 55 / 1 TD · 5 rec |
| 2025 W5 | 17.7 | CIN | 0 | 0 | 92 / 1 TD · 5 rec |
| 2025 W4 | 5.4 | CLE | 0 | 0 | 39 · 3 rec |
| 2025 W3 | 5.3 | BAL | 0 | 0 | 33 · 4 rec |
| 2025 W2 | 4.1 | CHI | 0 | 0 | 26 · 3 rec |
| 2025 W1 | 10.9 | GB | 0 | 0 | 79 · 6 rec |
Next Gen Stats
2025 season · Next Gen Stats · ranks among NGS sample
- Separation
- 3.37yd
- Cushion
- 6.37yd
- YAC above expected
- 0.95yd
- Air yards share
- 7.5%
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Historical comps
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.
FAQ
- What is Sam LaPorta's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- LaPorta scores 5,727 out of 10,000 — a top-TE on our board. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
- What is Sam LaPorta's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 10.9 half-PPR points per game for 2026. That rate feeds Value Score — multiply by games and your league’s scoring if you want a season total.
- How are season fantasy points calculated on this page?
- Season totals and the recent game log use Half-PPR so every public profile matches our Engine board. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Where can I trade Sam LaPorta in a mock dynasty roster?
- Compare LaPorta against picks and other players in the dynasty trade calculator, or mock-draft with Best Available.