Who Should I Start? Sam LaPorta or Tyler Warren

Tuesday, August 19, 1:18 PM

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (undisclosed) returned to training camp practice on Tuesday, according to Colton Pouncy of The Athletic. LaPorta has been held out of practices recently with a minor undisclosed issue, but it was never considered serious. It's unclear if he'll make his debut this preseason in the finale on Saturday against the Houston Texans. The 24-year-old former second-rounder (34th overall) in 2023 out of Iowa put himself on the fantasy map right away in his rookie campaign with an 86-889-10 line in 17 games (14 starts). He took a slight step backwards in his sophomore season with a 60-726-7 line in 16 regular-season starts. LaPorta has plenty of competition in a still stacked Lions offense which will be run by new offensive coordinator John Morton. However, in one of the top offenses in the league, LaPorta should be considered a top-five fantasy TE.

Saturday, August 30, 3:47 PM

Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren may exceed expectations in his first year in the National Football League. "Since arriving in Indianapolis, as expected, Warren has been a go-to target in the passing game, whether it was Daniel Jones or Anthony Richardson Sr. throwing to him," wrote Paul Bretl of Colts Wire. "Over the middle of the field, Warren presents a very difficult matchup with his combination of size and athleticism. He's also proven to be a very reliable pass-catcher and brings YAC abilities as well." The rookie had a stellar collegiate career at Penn State, amassing 1,839 yards and 19 touchdowns off 153 catches, adding 32 carries for 224 yards and six touchdowns. With so much volatility at the tight end spot, Warren could become a week-to-week fantasy starter in most formats almost immediately. However, his ceiling may be limited if Jones or Richardson struggle during the year. The Colts will begin the 2025 campaign by hosting the Miami Dolphins in Week 1.