Who Should I Start? Jordan Akins or Sam LaPorta

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Week 1 Projections

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0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Jordan Akins News

Jordan Akins Finds The End Zone In Week 18

Saturday, January 4, 9:50 PM

Cleveland Browns tight end Jordan Akins caught six of his eight targets for 60 yards and a touchdown in a 35-10 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 18. Akins caught Bailey Zappe's lone touchdown pass in the contest on a 16-yard reception in the fourth quarter. The veteran tight end turned in a strong showing starting in place of the injured David Njoku (knee) over Cleveland's final two games of the season, catching 12 passes for 109 yards and a touchdown. Akins is an unrestricted free-agent heading into the offseason as he will hope to parlay his strong performance at the end of the season into a new contract somewhere in 2025.

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Week 1 Projections

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11.7 0.1 0.0 4.5 48.3 0.4

Sam LaPorta News

Sam LaPorta Poised for Resurgent Season with Improved Health Outlook

Thursday, September 3, 12:25 PM

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta's 2025 campaign came to a premature end after he suffered a back injury in Week 10 that ultimately required season-ending surgery. The 25-year-old was productive before getting hurt, recording 40 catches for 489 yards and three touchdowns on 49 targets across nine games played. LaPorta gave fantasy managers a scare when he suffered a hip injury that caused him to miss some time this summer. However, the young tight end was able to return to practice and looks to be on track to start the regular season fully healthy. Between wide receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams, as well as running back Jahmyr Gibbs, LaPorta faces plenty of target competition in Detroit. Still, the Lions enter the year with questions on defense and a new-look offensive line, both of which could force them to turn to the air early and often in 2026. As long as LaPorta remains healthy, he could be poised for a bounce-back season.

Jordan Akins vs. Sam LaPorta

Still trying to decide between Akins and LaPorta? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Jordan Akins is projected to score 0.0 points this week while Sam LaPorta is projected to score 11.7 points.