Start Dallas Goedert 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.
TEDallas GoedertPHI · TE23
TESam LaPortaDET · TE5Who to start
Clear startSam LaPorta- Higher Clutch Score this week: 12.2 vs 9.2 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (11.1 vs 10.2 projected points).
Dallas Goedert and Sam LaPorta are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Dallas Goedert travels to WAS (easy matchup) and Sam LaPorta hosts MIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Sam LaPorta for 12.2 PPR points to Dallas Goedert's 9.2.
Start Sam LaPorta on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Goedert | LaPorta |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 9.2 | 12.2 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 10.2 | 11.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 11.4 | 13.2 |
| Snap share | 66% | 89% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 10 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Dallas Goedert vs Sam LaPorta comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dallas Goedert 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 Dallas Goedert's 9.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dallas Goedert or Sam LaPorta?
Our Clutch Score projects Sam LaPorta for 12.2 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 9.2 for Dallas Goedert.
Who has the better matchup, Dallas Goedert or Sam LaPorta?
Dallas Goedert plays at WAS (easy) and Sam LaPorta hosts MIN (hard). Dallas Goedert 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.