TE · Detroit Lions · week 9, 2026
Sam LaPorta week 9 fantasy projection
Sam LaPorta (tight end, Detroit Lions) is projected for 10.1 half-PPR points in week 9 of 2026 at Miami Dolphins, with an 80% range of 2.4 to 17.9. That ranks TE6 at his position.
- Projection
- 10.1 half PPR
- 80% range
- 2.4–17.9 P10 to P90
- Rank
- TE6 by projection
- Chance to play
- 100% no designation
Week 9 projection and range of outcomes
Margin's range: how far real results landed from projections like this one, by position and size, over 2019 to 2025. It assumes he plays.
| Scoring | Projection | Median | 80% range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 7.8 | 6.1 | 1.2 to 15.0 |
| Half PPR | 10.1 | 8.3 | 2.4 to 17.9 |
| PPR | 12.5 | 10.7 | 3.5 to 21.6 |
Start or sit Sam LaPorta in week 9?
Start. Sam LaPorta is TE6 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (TE12) is projected for 8.0 half-PPR points; Margin gives Sam LaPorta a 52% chance to score at least that.
Your league's scoring, roster and opponent change the answer: connect it and Margin prices the decision for your lineup.
Week 9 matchup vs MIA
Game: at Miami Dolphins, 2026-11-08.
Line: DET −7, O/U 49.5.
DET implied total: 28.2 points.
MIA allow the 5th-most TE points (+1.6 a game, schedule-adjusted).
Injury status
Sam LaPorta has no injury designation. Chance to play in week 9: 100%.
Projected stat line, week 9
| Stat | Projected |
|---|---|
| Targets | 5.8 |
| Receptions | 4.7 |
| Receiving yards | 55 |
| Receiving TDs | 0.4 |
| Carries | 0.1 |
| Rushing yards | 0.3 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 |
Everyone in the game: DET @ MIA, week 9
Every fantasy player from both teams, by half-PPR projection.
| Player | Pos | Team | Proj. | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | RB | DET | 24.1 | RB1 |
| Jared Goff | QB | DET | 18.6 | QB9 |
| Malik Willis | QB | MIA | 17.5 | QB11 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | DET | 15.6 | WR5 |
| Ollie Gordon II | RB | MIA | 12.8 | RB15 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | DET | 10.1 | TE6 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | DET | 9.6 | WR28 |
| Jake Bates | K | DET | 9.1 | K7 |
| Malik Washington | WR | MIA | 8.9 | WR32 |
| Detroit Lions defense | DEF | DET | 6.8 | DEF8 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | MIA | 6.6 | WR44 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | MIA | 6.4 | TE23 |
| Chris Bell | WR | MIA | 5.8 | WR50 |
| Zane Gonzalez | K | MIA | 5.6 | K30 |
| Jaylen Wright | RB | MIA | 4.3 | RB56 |
| Sione Vaki | RB | DET | 4.0 | RB60 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | DET | 3.6 | WR73 |
| Miami Dolphins defense | DEF | MIA | 3.1 | DEF27 |
| Kevin Coleman Jr. | WR | MIA | 2.2 | WR94 |
| Brock Wright | TE | DET | 1.4 | TE50 |
| Kaytron Allen | RB | MIA | 1.2 | RB71 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | MIA | 1.2 | TE59 |
| DJ Herman | RB | MIA | 1.0 | RB72 |
| Jared Wayne | WR | MIA | 1.0 | WR118 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | MIA | 0.8 | WR125 |
Sam LaPorta week by week, 2026
- Week 1 vs NO 7.3 pts
- Week 2 @ BUF 14.2 pts
- Week 3 vs NYJ 5.9 pts
- Week 4 @ CAR 18.4 pts
- Week 5 @ ARI 17.3 pts
- Week 7 vs GB 2.3 pts
- Week 8 vs MIN 5.0 pts
- Week 9 @ MIA proj. 10.1
- Week 10 vs NE proj. 9.8
More from week 9
Questions
Should I start Sam LaPorta in week 9?
Start. Sam LaPorta is TE6 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (TE12) is projected for 8.0 half-PPR points; Margin gives Sam LaPorta a 52% chance to score at least that.
How many fantasy points is Sam LaPorta projected for in week 9?
10.1 half-PPR, 12.5 PPR and 7.8 standard points at Miami Dolphins, with an 80% range of 2.4 to 17.9.
Is Sam LaPorta playing in week 9?
Sam LaPorta has no injury designation. Margin gives him a 100% chance to play.
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