Start Sam LaPorta or T.J. Hockenson?
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.
TESam LaPortaDET · TE5
TET.J. HockensonMIN · TE16Who to start
Clear startSam LaPorta- Higher Clutch Score this week: 12.2 vs 10.9 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Sam LaPorta and T.J. Hockenson are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Sam LaPorta hosts MIN (hard matchup) and T.J. Hockenson travels to DET (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Sam LaPorta for 12.2 PPR points to T.J. Hockenson's 10.9.
Start Sam LaPorta on the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | LaPorta | Hockenson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 12.2 | 10.9 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 11.1 | 11.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 13.2 | 10.5 |
| Snap share | 89% | 63% |
| Red-zone touches | 10 | 6 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Sam LaPorta vs T.J. Hockenson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Sam LaPorta or T.J. Hockenson in Week 8?
Start Sam LaPorta in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 12.2 PPR points to T.J. Hockenson's 10.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Sam LaPorta or T.J. Hockenson?
Our Clutch Score projects Sam LaPorta for 12.2 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 10.9 for T.J. Hockenson.
Who has the better matchup, Sam LaPorta or T.J. Hockenson?
Sam LaPorta hosts MIN (hard) and T.J. Hockenson plays at DET (easy). T.J. Hockenson 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.