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Start Dalton Schultz 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.

TEDalton SchultzHOU · TE18
ByeClutch · Wk 8On bye
TESam LaPortaDET · TE5
12.2Clutch · Wk 8vs MIN

Who to start

Only option
Sam LaPorta
  • Dalton Schultz is on a bye this week, so Sam LaPorta is the only one who plays.

Dalton Schultz and Sam LaPorta are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Dalton Schultz is on a bye and Sam LaPorta hosts MIN (hard matchup).

Dalton Schultz is on a bye this week, so Sam LaPorta is the only one who can play.

This week, side by side

StatSchultzLaPorta
Clutch Score (Wk 8)-12.2
Baseline proj (week)8.911.1
Points / game (season)9.313.2
Snap share58%89%
Red-zone touches410

Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Dalton Schultz vs Sam LaPorta comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Dalton Schultz or Sam LaPorta in Week 8?

Start Sam LaPorta in Week 8. Dalton Schultz is on a bye.

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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.