THE ALTERNATIVE
Ryan Flournoy
WR · DALStats & schedule ›10.0FF projected
↑ +0.6 vs ESPN
vs ARISun 1:00 PM ET
Should I start Ryan Flournoy or Sam LaPorta this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)
THE RESEARCH PICK
Start Sam LaPorta
Week 8 · PPR
Sam LaPorta averaged 7.3 targets per game across the last 3 recorded games, compared with 6.0 for Ryan Flournoy. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points.
Forecast updated · PPR
vs ARIRESEARCH PICK
Sam LaPorta
TE · DETStats & schedule ›10.1FF projected
↓ -0.6 vs ESPN
vs MINSun 1:00 PM ET
Ryan Flournoy
FF10.0 FP
Boosted Trees— FP
Workload— FP
Monte Carlo— FP
- Recent scoring average: 13.3 FP.
- Last 3 recorded games: 6.0 targets per game.
Sam LaPorta
FF10.1 FP
Boosted Trees— FP
Workload— FP
Monte Carlo— FP
- Recent scoring average: 11.3 FP.
- The MIN defensive matchup changes the FF estimate down 10%.
- Last 3 recorded games: 7.3 targets per game.
Ryan Flournoy
Fortified10.0
ESPN9.4
Sleeper8.8
FantasyPros—
Ryan Flournoy faces ARI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 13.3 fantasy points.
Sam LaPorta
Fortified10.1
ESPN10.7
Sleeper11.0
FantasyPros—
Sam LaPorta faces MIN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 11.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.
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