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Should I start Ryan Izzo or Sam LaPorta this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

BEFORE YOU DECIDE

Check the bye week first

Ryan Izzo has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

Ryan Izzo has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

  • Ryan Izzo: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
  • Sam LaPorta: 21.1 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against MIN.

Forecast updated · PPR

Why this pick?

Ryan Izzo

Fortified0.3
ESPN0.5
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—

Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points.

Sam LaPorta

Fortified12.1
ESPN10.7
Sleeper11.4
FantasyPros—

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

Ryan Izzo has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

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

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