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

THE FF CALL

Start Sam LaPorta

+2.1 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Sam LaPorta over TreVeyon Henderson for Week 8 Half-PPR: 8.2 projected points versus 6.1.

  • Sam LaPorta: 9.8 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against MIN.
  • TreVeyon Henderson: 3.4 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against MIA.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Sam LaPorta
Why this pick?

Sam LaPorta

Fortified8.2
ESPN8.7
Sleeper9.0

Sam LaPorta faces MIN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 9.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

TreVeyon Henderson

Fortified6.1
ESPN5.9
Sleeper6.8

TreVeyon Henderson faces MIA in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 3.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%.

Sam LaPorta projects for 8.2 points in half-PPR scoring, 2.1 more than TreVeyon Henderson. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff. FantasyPros projections are temporarily unavailable; they are excluded from this comparison.

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 2:29 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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