Start Sam LaPorta or Trey McBride?
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
TETrey McBrideARI · TE1Who to start
Strong startTrey McBride- Higher Clutch Score this week: 20.4 vs 12.2 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (19.3 vs 11.1 projected points).
Sam LaPorta and Trey McBride are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Sam LaPorta hosts MIN (hard matchup) and Trey McBride travels to DAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Trey McBride for 20.4 PPR points to Sam LaPorta's 12.2.
Start Trey McBride on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | LaPorta | McBride |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 12.2 | 20.4 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 11.1 | 19.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 13.2 | 18.6 |
| Snap share | 89% | 91% |
| Red-zone touches | 10 | 17 |
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 Trey McBride comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Sam LaPorta or Trey McBride in Week 8?
Start Trey McBride in Week 8, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 20.4 PPR points to Sam LaPorta's 12.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Sam LaPorta or Trey McBride?
Our Clutch Score projects Trey McBride for 20.4 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 12.2 for Sam LaPorta.
Who has the better matchup, Sam LaPorta or Trey McBride?
Sam LaPorta hosts MIN (hard) and Trey McBride plays at DAL (medium). Trey McBride 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.