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Should I start Sam LaPorta or Zach Ertz this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Sam LaPorta

+6.3 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Sam LaPorta over Zach Ertz for Week 8 Standard: 8.0 projected points versus 1.7.

  • Sam LaPorta: 14.6 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against MIN.
  • Zach Ertz: 0.7 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup lift against WAS.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Sam LaPorta
Why this pick?

Sam LaPorta

Fortified8.0
ESPN6.7
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%.

Zach Ertz

Fortified1.7
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper1.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Zach Ertz faces WAS in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 8.75%.

Sam LaPorta projects for 8.0 points in standard scoring, 6.3 more than Zach Ertz. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 12:02 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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