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Sam LaPorta or Travis Kelce: Who to Start in Week 8

Fantasy football comparison · TE · DET vs TE · KC

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Start Sam LaPorta. He projects 8.6 points this week versus 8.0 for Travis Kelce.

Sam LaPorta

TE · DET

Weekly projection / EV
8.6
Rest-of-season value
86.4 points

Travis Kelce

TE · KC

Weekly projection / EV
8.0
Rest-of-season value
80.4 points

The comparison

Weekly decision: Lean Sam LaPorta on projected points: 8.6 versus 8.0 for Travis Kelce, a 0.6-point edge. EV is an expectation, not a guaranteed floor; check current availability before setting your lineup.

Rest of season: Sam LaPorta leads Travis Kelce by 6.0 projected points over the rest of the season (86.4 versus 80.4). That is longer-term value, not this week's ceiling.

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