FORTIFIED FANTASY

Week 82026 ยท PPR ยท THIS WEEK

Should I start Riley Nowakowski or Sam LaPorta this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Sam LaPorta

+12.0 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Sam LaPorta over Riley Nowakowski for Week 8 PPR: 12.1 projected points versus 0.1.

  • Riley Nowakowski: 8.75% matchup reduction against CLE.
  • Sam LaPorta: 21.1 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against MIN.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Sam LaPorta
Why this pick?

Sam LaPorta

Fortified12.1
ESPN10.7
Sleeper11.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Sam LaPorta faces MIN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 21.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

Riley Nowakowski

Fortified0.1
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper0.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Riley Nowakowski faces CLE in Week 8. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Sam LaPorta projects for 12.1 points in PPR scoring, 12.0 more than Riley Nowakowski. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 12:03 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

Actuals, projections & playoff outlook

Your next decision

Tap a player for alternatives, or search a name.

SEE THE WHOLE SEASON

Donโ€™t just win Sunday.
Win whatโ€™s next.

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

WEEK 7PLAYOFFS โ™›
Build my Game Plan Your team. Your leagueโ€™s rules.
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.

More Week 8 decisions

Still deciding on Sam LaPorta?

TE ยท Week 8Sam LaPorta or Trey McBride?12.1 vs 18.9 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
TE ยท Week 8Sam LaPorta or Tyler Warren?12.1 vs 12.2 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
TE ยท Week 8Sam LaPorta or Dallas Goedert?12.1 vs 11.9 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
TE ยท Week 8Sam LaPorta or Hunter Henry?12.1 vs 11.2 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—

Other close calls

RB ยท Week 8Kenneth Walker III or Jahmyr Gibbs?22.8 vs 22.4 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
RB ยท Week 8Jahmyr Gibbs or Javonte Williams?22.4 vs 19.4 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
RB ยท Week 8Javonte Williams or Derrick Henry?19.4 vs 19.4 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
RB ยท Week 8Derrick Henry or Kyren Williams?19.4 vs 19.4 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
RB ยท Week 8Kyren Williams or Bijan Robinson?19.4 vs 19.3 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
RB ยท Week 8Bijan Robinson or Chuba Hubbard?19.3 vs 18.7 projected ยท Compare the matchup โ†—
Compare other players Week 8