Sam LaPorta vs Travis Kelce
Two tight ends fantasy managers weigh against each other in Week 8. Here is the head-to-head on this week's Clutch Score, the next few weeks of projections and 2026 stats so far, with our verdict on who to roster.
Who to roster
Strong edge · 92% confident
Sam LaPorta- More points per game: 13.2 vs 11.7
- More opportunity: 88% snap share, 10 red-zone touches
- Better scoring rank so far: TE5 vs TE7
Sam LaPorta and Travis Kelce are a Week 8 roster decision at tight end. Over Weeks 8-11 the weekly projections are nearly even: Travis Kelce at 13.0 PPR points per game to Sam LaPorta's 12.4. This week's Clutch Score has Sam LaPorta at 12.2 PPR points to Travis Kelce's 11.2.
So far in 2026 Sam LaPorta has carried the heavier workload (88% snap share, 39 touches to Travis Kelce's 35), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Sam LaPorta has scored more per game this season (13.2 to 11.7 PPR across 6 and 6 games). For the rest of the 2026 season, Sam LaPorta is the clear pick on the higher Week 8 Clutch Score, more points per game so far and the bigger workload. Travis Kelce carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | LaPorta | Kelce |
|---|---|---|
| This week · Week 8 | ||
| Clutch Score (proj. pts) | 12.2 | 11.2 |
| Position rank | TE3 | TE6 |
| Opponent | vs MIN | @ DEN |
| Weeks ahead · Weeks 8-11 | ||
| Projected pts / game | 12.4 | 13.0 |
| Season to date · 2026 | ||
| Fantasy pts (PPR) | 79.4 | 70.3 |
| Points / game | 13.2 | 11.7 |
| Games played | 6 | 6 |
| Scoring rank | TE5 | TE7 |
| Snap share | 88% | 77% |
| Red-zone touches | 10 | 3 |
| Player | ||
| Age | 25 | 37 |
| Bye week | 6 | 5 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Points are PPR. Clutch Score adjusts this week's projection for matchup, Vegas and injury; the weeks ahead leave out a bye.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Sam LaPorta or Travis Kelce.
Frequently asked
Should I roster Sam LaPorta or Travis Kelce for the rest of 2026?
Sam LaPorta is a clear call over Travis Kelce from Week 8 on, on the higher Week 8 Clutch Score, more points per game so far and the bigger workload. Travis Kelce carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more over the next few weeks, Sam LaPorta or Travis Kelce?
Travis Kelce projects for 13.0 PPR points per game over Weeks 8-11, compared with 12.4 for Sam LaPorta. Bye weeks are left out of both.
Who has scored more this season, Sam LaPorta or Travis Kelce?
Sam LaPorta has 79 PPR points in 2026 (13.2 per game over 6 games), to 70 for Travis Kelce (11.7 per game over 6).
Who should I start in Week 8, Sam LaPorta or Travis Kelce?
Sam LaPorta has the higher Week 8 Clutch Score, 12.2 PPR points to 11.2 for Travis Kelce, after adjusting for matchup, Vegas and injury.
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Verdict weighs projected points per game over the weeks ahead, points per game so far, usage, scoring rank, health and games played. Data via the Sleeper API, refreshed daily.