Start Colston Loveland 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.
TEColston LovelandCHI · TE3
TESam LaPortaDET · TE5Who to start
Clear startSam LaPorta- Higher Clutch Score this week: 12.2 vs 9.6 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (11.1 vs 9.9 projected points).
Colston Loveland and Sam LaPorta are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Colston Loveland travels to SEA (hard matchup) and Sam LaPorta hosts MIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Sam LaPorta for 12.2 PPR points to Colston Loveland's 9.6.
Start Sam LaPorta on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Loveland | LaPorta |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 9.6 | 12.2 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 9.9 | 11.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 8.9 | 13.2 |
| Snap share | 86% | 89% |
| Red-zone touches | 9 | 10 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Colston Loveland vs Sam LaPorta comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Colston Loveland or Sam LaPorta in Week 8?
Start Sam LaPorta in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 12.2 PPR points to Colston Loveland's 9.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Colston Loveland or Sam LaPorta?
Our Clutch Score projects Sam LaPorta for 12.2 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 9.6 for Colston Loveland.
Who has the better matchup, Colston Loveland or Sam LaPorta?
Colston Loveland plays at SEA (hard) and Sam LaPorta hosts MIN (hard). Colston Loveland 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.