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ArticleThe Primer: Week 9 Edition (2026 Fantasy Football)
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Sam LaPorta has been quiet over the last two games with only 51 total receiving yards, but this is the eruption spot for LaPorta. Sammy Ballgame is the TE6 in fantasy points per game. LaPorta has a 15.7% target share with 1.72 YPRR, nine red zone targets, one deep target, and a 16.6% first-read share. Over their last five games, Miami has allowed the ninth-most yards per target, the second-most receiving touchdowns, and the third-most fantasy points per opportunity to tight ends.
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LaPorta's elite target share and role set up for eruption vs. Miami's weak TE defense.

LaPorta is TE6 in fantasy points per game with a 15.7% target share, 1.72 YPRR, nine red zone targets, one deep target, and 16.6% first-read share. Despite quiet last two games (51 total receiving yards), this is an eruption spot against Miami, which has allowed the ninth-most yards per target, second-most receiving touchdowns, and third-most fantasy points per opportunity to tight ends over their last five games.

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