Should I start Sam LaPorta or Xavier Worthy this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Sam LaPorta

+1.1 projected edge · Standard

Start Sam LaPorta over Xavier Worthy for Week 8 Standard: 6.3 projected points versus 5.2.

Sam LaPorta: 8.3 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against MIN.
Xavier Worthy: 4.2 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against DEN.

Forecast updated Oct 28, 2026, 12:16 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Sam LaPorta

TE · DETStats & schedule

6.3FF projected

↓ -0.3 vs ESPN

vs MIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Xavier Worthy

WR · KCStats & schedule

5.2FF projected

↑ +0.4 vs ESPN

at DEN

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Sam LaPorta

Fortified6.3

ESPN6.7

Sleeper6.9

FantasyPros6.9

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

Xavier Worthy

Fortified5.2

ESPN4.8

Sleeper5.6

FantasyPros5.3

Xavier Worthy faces DEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 4.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

Sam LaPorta projects for 6.3 points in standard scoring, 1.1 more than Xavier Worthy. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 12:16 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.