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Sam LaPorta vs. Mark Andrews

High-scoring offense tight ends whose weekly value is defined by red-zone touchdown conversion.

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DET • TELions Red-Zone Weapon

Sam LaPorta

Detroit Lions
Rating93
Volume Share
21.5% Target Share
Red Zone Rate
31.0%
Bust Risk
13% Very Low
Weekly Range
12.5 - 25.0 pts
Snap Share
86.0%
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BAL • TERavens Red-Zone Finisher

Mark Andrews

Baltimore Ravens
Rating89
Volume Share
8 Rec TDs (2025)
Red Zone Rate
30.0%
Bust Risk
19% Low
Weekly Range
10.0 - 22.0 pts
Touchdowns (2025)
8 Rec TDs
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Pylon Intelligence Verdict & Edge

LaPorta commands higher every-down route participation in Detroit.

Sam LaPorta combines every-down snap dominance (86.0%) in Detroit with premier red-zone equity, while Mark Andrews remains Lamar Jackson's top endzone threat.

2026 Analytical Breakdown: Sam LaPorta vs. Mark Andrews

When evaluating Sam LaPorta (DET) against Mark Andrews (BAL) for 2026 fantasy football lineups, volume security and high-value touch equity form the foundation of our projection models. In completed 2025 performance, Sam LaPorta posted a 2025 red zone target share of 21.5% Target Share with a 31.0% red zone rate, while Mark Andrews registered a 2025 end zone touchdowns of 8 Rec TDs (2025) alongside a 30.0% red zone share.

In terms of downside protection, Pylon's machine learning bust risk algorithm rates Sam LaPorta at 13% Very Low risk compared to 19% Low for Mark Andrews. Roster construction, offensive play-calling speed, and red-zone goal-line conversion efficiency remain the deciding factors between these two elite fantasy starters.

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DET • TE

Sam LaPorta

Detroit Lions
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Volume Share:21.5% Target Share
Red Zone Rate:31.0%
Bust Risk:13% Very Low
Weekly Range:12.5 - 25.0 pts
LV • TE

Brock Bowers

Las Vegas Raiders
Pylon95
Volume Share:25.2% Target Share
Red Zone Rate:29.0%
Bust Risk:10% Very Low
Weekly Range:14.5 - 28.0 pts
Recommendation: Brock Bowers offers a higher projected ceiling based on current role and red-zone usage.
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