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Should I start Joe Royer or Sam LaPorta this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

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Joe Royer: One source has him at zero while another expects points. Check his game status before relying on this comparison. His projections are shown below, but this comparison needs an availability check.

Joe Royer: One source has him at zero while another expects points. Check his game status before relying on this comparison. His projections are shown below, but this comparison needs an availability check.

  • Sam LaPorta: 14.6 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against MIN.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Why this pick?

Joe Royer

Fortified0.3
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.6
FantasyProsโ€”

Joe Royer faces PIT in Week 8.

Sam LaPorta

Fortified8.2
ESPN7.2
Sleeper7.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Sam LaPorta faces MIN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 14.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 7.5%.

Joe Royer: One source has him at zero while another expects points. Check his game status before relying on this comparison. His projections are shown below, but this comparison needs an availability check.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 6:25 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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