Start Sam LaPorta or Terrance Ferguson?
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
TETerrance FergusonIRLAR · TE30Who to start
Strong startSam LaPorta- Terrance Ferguson is not projected to play this week, so Sam LaPorta is the only one who can score.
Sam LaPorta and Terrance Ferguson are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Sam LaPorta hosts MIN (hard matchup) and Terrance Ferguson is not projected to play. The Clutch Score projects Sam LaPorta for 12.2 PPR points to Terrance Ferguson's 0.0.
Start Sam LaPorta on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | LaPorta | Ferguson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 12.2 | 0.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 11.1 | - |
| Points / game (season) | 13.2 | 6.4 |
| Snap share | 89% | 43% |
| Red-zone touches | 10 | 1 |
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 Terrance Ferguson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Sam LaPorta or Terrance Ferguson in Week 8?
Start Sam LaPorta in Week 8, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 12.2 PPR points to Terrance Ferguson's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Sam LaPorta or Terrance Ferguson?
Our Clutch Score projects Sam LaPorta for 12.2 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 0.0 for Terrance Ferguson.
Who has the better matchup, Sam LaPorta or Terrance Ferguson?
Sam LaPorta hosts MIN (hard) and Terrance Ferguson hosts LAC (medium). Terrance Ferguson 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.