Start Oronde Gadsden 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.
TEOronde GadsdenLAC · TE21
TESam LaPortaDET · TE5Who to start
Strong startSam LaPorta- Higher Clutch Score this week: 12.2 vs 4.0 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (11.1 vs 4.4 projected points).
Oronde Gadsden and Sam LaPorta are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Oronde Gadsden travels to LAR (hard matchup) and Sam LaPorta hosts MIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Sam LaPorta for 12.2 PPR points to Oronde Gadsden's 4.0.
Start Sam LaPorta on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Gadsden | LaPorta |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 4.0 | 12.2 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 4.4 | 11.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.8 | 13.2 |
| Snap share | 48% | 89% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 10 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Oronde Gadsden vs Sam LaPorta comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Oronde Gadsden 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 Oronde Gadsden's 4.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Oronde Gadsden or Sam LaPorta?
Our Clutch Score projects Sam LaPorta for 12.2 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 4.0 for Oronde Gadsden.
Who has the better matchup, Oronde Gadsden or Sam LaPorta?
Oronde Gadsden plays at LAR (hard) and Sam LaPorta hosts MIN (hard). Oronde Gadsden 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.