Start Sam LaPorta. Bench T.J. Hockenson. Sam LaPorta leads at 7.1. T.J. Hockenson is the first one out, 1.9 short.

Crowd: started LaPorta 66% · Hockenson 28%

Nuvela’s read

Sam LaPorta projects 7.1 points on a 6.1–16.4 range. The matchup grades as neutral against NO. Usage: targets / game at 5.4. Track the questionable designation before kickoff. Net: Sam LaPorta is start this week.

T.J. Hockenson projects 5.2 points on a 3.8–8.5 range. The matchup grades as neutral against GB. Usage: targets / game at 4.4. Net: T.J. Hockenson is a bench this week.

What flips it: Sit T.J. Hockenson — projects 5.2, an even matchup vs GB.

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Week 1 hasn’t kicked off — recent form, opportunity and matchup are based on the 2025 season, and update as the season is played.

	LaPortaStart	HockensonBen
Projection (median)	7.1	5.2
Floor	6.1	3.8
Ceiling	16.4	8.5
Target share	18%	16%
Matchup grade (recency weighted)	C	C-
Implied team total	28.2	23.5

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Start Sam LaPorta. Bench T.J. Hockenson. Sam LaPorta leads at 7.1. T.J. Hockenson is the first one out, 1.9 short.

Start Sam LaPorta. Bench T.J. Hockenson. Sam LaPorta leads at 7.1. T.J. Hockenson is the first one out, 1.9 short.