Start Sam LaPorta or Tucker Kraft?
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
TETucker KraftGB · TE7Who to start
Slight leanTucker Kraft- Higher Clutch Score this week: 12.2 vs 11.9 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Sam LaPorta and Tucker Kraft are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Sam LaPorta hosts MIN (hard matchup) and Tucker Kraft hosts CAR (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tucker Kraft for 12.2 PPR points to Sam LaPorta's 11.9.
Start Tucker Kraft on the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | LaPorta | Kraft |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 11.9 | 12.2 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 10.8 | 10.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 13.2 | 11.1 |
| Snap share | 89% | 82% |
| Red-zone touches | 10 | 10 |
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 Tucker Kraft comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Sam LaPorta or Tucker Kraft in Week 8?
Start Tucker Kraft in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 12.2 PPR points to Sam LaPorta's 11.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Sam LaPorta or Tucker Kraft?
Our Clutch Score projects Tucker Kraft for 12.2 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 11.9 for Sam LaPorta.
Who has the better matchup, Sam LaPorta or Tucker Kraft?
Sam LaPorta hosts MIN (hard) and Tucker Kraft hosts CAR (medium). Tucker Kraft 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.