Sam LaPorta Week 6 Fantasy Projections and Stats vs. Chiefs

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Sam LaPorta Week 6 Fantasy Projections and Stats vs. Chiefs

As Week 6 approaches, tight end Sam LaPorta is set to face the Kansas City Chiefs on October 12, 2025, at 8:20 p.m. ET. This matchup carries significant interest for fantasy football enthusiasts, especially those considering LaPorta for their lineups.

Sam LaPorta’s Week 6 Fantasy Projections

LaPorta is projected to score 6.6 PPR fantasy points, with an expectation of around 48.09 receiving yards and 0.30 receiving touchdowns against the Chiefs. His overall projected fantasy points for the game stand at 8.6.

Performance Overview

Current Fantasy Points (2025): 32.9
Avg. Points per Game: 6.6
Ranking: 12th among tight ends, 152nd overall

In his last three outings, LaPorta recorded 12 receptions on 14 targets for a total of 164 yards and one touchdown. This performance translated to 22.4 fantasy points, averaging 7.5 points per game. His highest score this season came against the Cincinnati Bengals, where he achieved 15.2 fantasy points through five catches for 92 yards and one touchdown.

However, Week 2 saw LaPorta struggle considerably, yielding only 2.6 fantasy points against the Chicago Bears due to zero receptions and yards, marking his lowest effort of the season.

Analyzing the Chiefs’ Defense

The Chiefs are known for their strong defensive lineup, currently ranking eighth in the league with an average of 190.6 passing yards allowed per game. A few key stats about their defense include:

Only one player has exceeded 300 passing yards against them in 2025.
Three quarterbacks have thrown a touchdown against them this season.
Only one quarterback has thrown more than two touchdown passes in a game against the Chiefs.
No opponent has amassed over 100 receiving yards in a game this year.

The Chiefs have allowed four players to register a touchdown reception this season, yet only one of those players scored more than one touchdown. Additionally, Kansas City’s defense has been effective against the run, preventing any player from hitting the 100-yard mark on the ground in a game this year.

Conclusion

As the Kansas City Chiefs prepare to face Sam LaPorta and the Detroit Lions, fantasy managers should carefully evaluate LaPorta’s potential impact. With projected points around 6.6 and a well-performing Chiefs defense, fantasy lineup decisions could prove crucial this week.