Usage comparison · Tight ends
T.J. Hockenson gets more of his team's passes (26% vs 20%) and more of the deep throws (23% of its air yards vs 15%). In total, though, Sam LaPorta has more targets (32 vs 26). Near the end zone, Sam LaPorta has had more chances (9 vs 5 plays within 20 yards), but T.J. Hockenson gets a bigger share of his team's chances there (21% vs 16%). Sam LaPorta is scoring more fantasy points a game (14.2 vs 11.9, PPR), and his chances usually score more too: 15.3 vs 10.9 expected points a game Est..
2026 season · Weeks 1–4 · Updated Oct 5, 2026
TEDET
Sam LaPorta4 games with a target, carry or dropback
TEMIN
T.J. Hockenson4 games with a target, carry or dropback
| Stat | Sam LaPorta | T.J. Hockenson |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 4 | 4 |
| Passes thrown to him | ||
| Targets | 32 | 26 |
| Target share | 20% | 26% |
| Air-yards share | 15% | 23% |
| Catches | 22 | 22 |
| Receiving yards | 228 | 195 |
| Near the end zone | ||
| Red-zone chances | 9 | 5 |
| Red-zone share | 16% | 21% |
| End-zone targets | 5 | 1 |
| Touchdowns | ||
| Touchdowns | 2 | 1 |
| Expected touchdownsEst. | 3.3 | 1.1 |
| Fantasy points | ||
| Fantasy points per game (PPR) | 14.2 | 11.9 |
| Fantasy points (PPR) | 56.8 | 47.5 |
| Expected points per gameEst. | 15.3 | 10.9 |
| Points vs expectedEst. | −1.1 | +1.0 |
Target share by week
Out of all the passes his team threw in his games, the part thrown to him.
| Week | Sam LaPorta | T.J. Hockenson |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21%against NO | 22%against GB |
| 2 | 18%against BUF | 21%against CHI |
| 3 | 13%against NYJ | 16%against TB |
| 4 | 25%against CAR | 39%against MIA |
Next to each number: that week's opponent.
| Leaderboard | Sam LaPorta | T.J. Hockenson |
|---|---|---|
| Target share leaders | #7of 34 tight ends | #4of 34 tight ends |
| Air-yards share leaders | #11of 34 tight ends | #4of 34 tight ends |
| Red-zone share leaders | #6of 21 tight ends | #2of 21 tight ends |
| Red-zone opportunity leaders | #1of 96 tight ends | #8of 96 tight ends |
| End-zone target leaders | #1of 96 tight ends | #36of 96 tight ends |
| Expected fantasy points leadersEst. | #3of 96 tight ends | #6of 96 tight ends |
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