Should I start Quintin Morris or Sam LaPorta this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Sam LaPorta

+5.9 projected edge · Standard

Start Sam LaPorta over Quintin Morris for Week 8 Standard: 6.3 projected points versus 0.3.

Quintin Morris: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
Sam LaPorta: 8.3 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against MIN.

Forecast updated Oct 27, 2026, 2:27 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Sam LaPorta

TE · DETStats & schedule

6.3FF projected

↓ -0.4 vs ESPN

vs MIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Quintin Morris

TE · JACStats & schedule

0.3FF projected

vs IND

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Sam LaPorta

Fortified6.3

ESPN6.7

Sleeper6.8

FantasyPros—

Sam LaPorta faces MIN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 8.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

Quintin Morris

Fortified0.3

ESPN—

Sleeper0.3

FantasyPros—

Quintin Morris faces IND in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points.

Sam LaPorta projects for 6.3 points in standard scoring, 5.9 more than Quintin Morris. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 27, 2026, 2:27 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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