Start Hunter Henry 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.
TEHunter HenryNE · TE17
TESam LaPortaDET · TE5Who to start
Clear startSam LaPorta- Higher Clutch Score this week: 12.2 vs 10.5 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (11.1 vs 9.4 projected points).
Hunter Henry and Sam LaPorta are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Hunter Henry travels to MIA (easy matchup) and Sam LaPorta hosts MIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Sam LaPorta for 12.2 PPR points to Hunter Henry's 10.5.
Start Sam LaPorta on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Henry | LaPorta |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 10.5 | 12.2 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 9.4 | 11.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 9.7 | 13.2 |
| Snap share | 73% | 89% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 10 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Hunter Henry vs Sam LaPorta comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Hunter Henry or Sam LaPorta in Week 8?
Start Sam LaPorta in Week 8, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 12.2 PPR points to Hunter Henry's 10.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Hunter Henry or Sam LaPorta?
Our Clutch Score projects Sam LaPorta for 12.2 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 10.5 for Hunter Henry.
Who has the better matchup, Hunter Henry or Sam LaPorta?
Hunter Henry plays at MIA (easy) and Sam LaPorta hosts MIN (hard). Hunter Henry 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.