Sam LaPorta or T.J. Hockenson: Who Should I Start in Week 8?

Helps him

1. 1.7red zoneHe gets 1.7 red zone targets a game, a real path to touchdowns.
2. 43%big weeks43% of his games have been big weeks.

Hurts him

1. −1.0ptstouchdownsHis lines put him at 0.34 touchdowns, below his usual 0.50.
2. −0.6ptsrec yardsHis lines put him at 49.5 receiving yards, below his usual 55.7.
3. MINvs TEsEdgeMIN is the 3rd toughest defense for tight ends.

Helps him

1. 20%targetsHe draws 20% of his team’s targets, a lead share for a tight end.
2. DETvs TEsEdgeDET is the softest defense for tight ends.

Hurts him

1. −1.9pts3 linesCatches 4.5 (usual 5.2), receiving yards 40.0 (usual 46.0) and touchdowns 0.30 (usual 0.40) all sit below his usual.