Who Should I Start? Travis Kelce or Sam LaPorta

Saturday, September 27, 2:08 AM

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce takes on the Baltimore Ravens this Sunday in Week 4. Kelce finished second on the team in targets last week but finished with four catches for just 26 yards. It is clear to see that the veteran tight end is past his prime, but he's still a top-12 tight end for the season. Kelce will look to make an impact this week against the Ravens, who've allowed the eighth-most fantasy points to opposing tight ends this season. The 35-year-old should still be a viable fantasy option due to his level of utilization in the Chiefs offense. Kelce has run the seventh-most routes and earned the 10th-most targets among tight ends this season. Kelce is ranked TE8 in our RotoBaller Half-PPR rankings, making him a mid-range TE1 this week.

Friday, September 26, 11:01 PM

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta has had a quiet start to his 2025 season, recording 13 catches for 138 yards and zero touchdowns on 17 targets so far. Things don't get any easier on paper for LaPorta in Week 4, as he'll face a Cleveland Browns defense that has allowed the fifth-fewest passing yards in the NFL so far this season. On the bright side for the 24-year-old, he still ranks third on the Lions in targets behind wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and running back Jahmyr Gibbs. If Cleveland's fierce pass rush forces Lions quarterback Jared Goff to get the ball out quickly, LaPorta could see a good number of short and intermediate-area pass attempts come his way. LaPorta remains a must-start fantasy tight end in Week 4, but it may be time for fantasy managers to begin adjusting preseason expectations.