Should I start Pierre Strong Jr. or Sam LaPorta this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Sam LaPorta

+8.4 projected edge · PPR

Start Sam LaPorta over Pierre Strong Jr. for Week 8 PPR: 10.2 projected points versus 1.8.

Pierre Strong Jr.: 5.5 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup lift against CAR.
Sam LaPorta: 11.3 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against MIN.

Forecast updated Oct 28, 2026, 12:15 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Sam LaPorta

TE · DETStats & schedule

10.2FF projected

↓ -0.6 vs ESPN

vs MIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Pierre Strong Jr.

RB · GBStats & schedule

1.8FF projected

vs CAR

Thu 8:15 PM ET

Why this pick?

Sam LaPorta

Fortified10.2

ESPN10.7

Sleeper11.1

FantasyPros11.1

Sam LaPorta faces MIN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 11.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

Pierre Strong Jr.

Fortified1.8

Sleeper0.7

FantasyPros0.6

Pierre Strong Jr. faces CAR in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 5.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 8.75%.

Sam LaPorta projects for 10.2 points in PPR scoring, 8.4 more than Pierre Strong Jr.. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 12:15 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

Your next decision

Tap a player for alternatives, or search a name.

First playerSecond player

SEE THE WHOLE SEASON

Don’t just win Sunday.
Win what’s next.

Your roster. Every week.
A plan for the playoffs.

WEEK 8PLAYOFFS ♛

Build my Game Plan Your team. Your league’s rules.See an example GamePlan ↗

Scoring & lineup notes

PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.