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

THE FF CALL

Start Sam LaPorta

+9.9 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Sam LaPorta over Will Pauling for Week 8 Half-PPR: 9.9 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Sam LaPorta: 17.9 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against MIN.
  • Will Pauling: BYE.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Sam LaPorta
Why this pick?

Sam LaPorta

Fortified9.9
ESPN8.7
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%.

Will Pauling

Fortified0.0
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

BYE

Will Pauling is on bye in Week 8 and projects for 0.0 FP. Sam LaPorta has a scheduled game and projects for 9.9 FP. Confirm his availability before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 1:20 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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