Start Mark Andrews 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.
TEMark AndrewsBAL · TE12
TESam LaPortaDET · TE5Who to start
Clear startSam LaPorta- Higher Clutch Score this week: 12.2 vs 10.1 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (11.1 vs 9.0 projected points).
Mark Andrews and Sam LaPorta are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Mark Andrews travels to BUF (easy matchup) and Sam LaPorta hosts MIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Sam LaPorta for 12.2 PPR points to Mark Andrews's 10.1.
Start Sam LaPorta on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Andrews | LaPorta |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 10.1 | 12.2 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 9.0 | 11.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 7.2 | 13.2 |
| Snap share | 65% | 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 Mark Andrews vs Sam LaPorta comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Mark Andrews 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 Mark Andrews's 10.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Mark Andrews or Sam LaPorta?
Our Clutch Score projects Sam LaPorta for 12.2 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 10.1 for Mark Andrews.
Who has the better matchup, Mark Andrews or Sam LaPorta?
Mark Andrews plays at BUF (easy) and Sam LaPorta hosts MIN (hard). Mark Andrews 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.