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Should I start Sam LaPorta or Zamir White this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Sam LaPorta

+8.0 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Sam LaPorta over Zamir White for Week 8 Standard: 8.0 projected points versus 0.0.

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

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%.

Zamir White

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

BYE

Zamir White is on bye in Week 8 and projects for 0.0 FP. Sam LaPorta has a scheduled game and projects for 8.0 FP. Confirm his availability before kickoff.

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

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