Start Brock Bowers or Sam LaPorta?
Week 8 start/sit. Our Clutch Score projects each player's points this week from matchup, Vegas odds, usage and injury status, then calls who to start.
TEBrock BowersLV · TE2
TESam LaPortaDET · TE5Who to start
Strong startBrock Bowers- Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.8 vs 12.2 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (17.2 vs 11.1 projected points).
Brock Bowers and Sam LaPorta are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Brock Bowers travels to NYJ (hard matchup) and Sam LaPorta hosts MIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Brock Bowers for 16.8 PPR points to Sam LaPorta's 12.2.
Start Brock Bowers on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Bowers | LaPorta |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 16.8 | 12.2 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 17.2 | 11.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 19.1 | 13.2 |
| Snap share | 83% | 89% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 10 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Brock Bowers vs Sam LaPorta comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Brock Bowers or Sam LaPorta in Week 8?
Start Brock Bowers in Week 8, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 16.8 PPR points to Sam LaPorta's 12.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Brock Bowers or Sam LaPorta?
Our Clutch Score projects Brock Bowers for 16.8 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 12.2 for Sam LaPorta.
Who has the better matchup, Brock Bowers or Sam LaPorta?
Brock Bowers plays at NYJ (hard) and Sam LaPorta hosts MIN (hard). Brock Bowers draws the more favorable matchup in Week 8.
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Clutch Score blends the season projection with this week’s matchup, Vegas implied total and injury status. Data via the Sleeper API and ESPN, refreshed daily.