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Should I start Ben Sinnott or Sam LaPorta this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)

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Ben Sinnott: One source has him at zero while another expects points. Check his game status before relying on this comparison. His projections are shown below, but this comparison needs an availability check.

Ben Sinnott: One source has him at zero while another expects points. Check his game status before relying on this comparison. His projections are shown below, but this comparison needs an availability check.

  • Ben Sinnott: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
  • Sam LaPorta: 17.9 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against MIN.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Why this pick?

Ben Sinnott

Fortified0.3
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.7
FantasyProsโ€”

Ben Sinnott faces PHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points.

Sam LaPorta

Fortified10.3
ESPN9.5
Sleeper9.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Sam LaPorta faces MIN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 17.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

Ben Sinnott: One source has him at zero while another expects points. Check his game status before relying on this comparison. His projections are shown below, but this comparison needs an availability check.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 4:32 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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