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Should I start Sam LaPorta or Stone Smartt this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Sam LaPorta

+12.1 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Sam LaPorta over Stone Smartt for Week 8 PPR: 12.1 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Sam LaPorta: 21.1 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against MIN.
  • Stone Smartt: BYE.

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%.

Stone Smartt

Fortified0.0
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

BYE

Stone Smartt is on bye in Week 8 and projects for 0.0 FP. Sam LaPorta has a scheduled game and projects for 12.1 FP. Confirm his availability before kickoff.

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

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