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Should I start Sam LaPorta or Skyler Bell this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Sam LaPorta

+11.7 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Sam LaPorta over Skyler Bell for Week 8 PPR: 12.1 projected points versus 0.4.

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

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%.

Skyler Bell

Fortified0.4
ESPN0.5
Sleeper0.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Skyler Bell faces BAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points.

Sam LaPorta projects for 12.1 points in PPR scoring, 11.7 more than Skyler Bell. 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.

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