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Ryan Flournoy or Sam LaPorta

Who Should I Start? - Week 8 • Start New
Ryan Flournoy

Ryan Flournoy

WR • Dallas Cowboys DAL
Sam LaPorta

Sam LaPorta

TE • Detroit Lions DET
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Flournoy over LaPorta

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Flournoy ... 11.11%

BOTH ... 44.44%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 9.4
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
3.4 41.6 0.3 9.4
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Outlook Ryan Flournoy

Ryan Flournoy vs. ARI — Sneaky Flex Upside in a High-Scoring Matchup

Operating as Dallas' primary slot receiver, Flournoy has quickly built momentum after hauling in 11 of 13 targets for 110 yards and a touchdown over his last two games. His offensive role could expand even further if George Pickens, who was limited in practice with shoulder and hamstring injuries, is at all hindered.

Fantasy managers have taken notice of his ascent, pushing his roster percentage up to 42%. We project Flournoy for 3.4 receptions and 42 receiving yards (9.4 fantasy points) against Arizona. In a matchup with shootout potential, he offers viable flex appeal and streaming upside in deeper PPR leagues.


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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting LaPorta over Flournoy

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

LaPorta ... 22.22%

BOTH ... 44.44%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 10.5
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
3.9 43.6 0.4 10.5
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Outlook Sam LaPorta

Sam LaPorta vs MIN — Lead Tight End Primed for Divisional Clash

Despite off-field chatter surrounding contract discussions over the past week, head coach Dan Campbell and offensive coordinator Drew Petzing affirmed there is zero friction inside the building. Operating as the clear lead tight end ahead of Brock Wright, LaPorta remains fully healthy and integral to Detroit's passing attack.

Coming off a quiet one-catch performance, LaPorta is in a prime bounce-back spot at home against the undefeated Vikings. Our weekly projection lands at 11.1 fantasy points on roughly 4 catches and 46 yards. With fantasy managers starting him in nearly 88% of leagues, fantasy managers should feel confident slotting him into their lineups as a dependable TE1.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 8 hrs ago
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Performance Ryan Flournoy
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
47017.5350
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
1111010.0351
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Sam LaPorta
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
11818.0180
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
11818.0180
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Ryan Flournoy
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @NYG 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 WAS 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 BAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @HOU 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 TB 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 @GB 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 @PHI 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Sam LaPorta
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 NO 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @BUF 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 NYJ 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @CAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @ARI 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 BYE 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Ryan Flournoy
OWN
42%
+14.43 compared to last week
START
17%
+5.59 compared to last week
OWN/START Sam LaPorta
OWN
100%
No change since last week.
START
88%
+0.05 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Ryan Flournoy
43rd
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Sam LaPorta
4th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Ryan Flournoy

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 43rd among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 42nd with 36.40 total points (5.20 avg).
  • Currently 101.76 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 3.3 PPG. If you don't have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 35 in receptions and is currently ranked 30th among WR.
  • Top 35 in targets and is currently ranked 32nd among WR.
  • Top 20 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 19th among WR.
  • Top 35 in reception yards with 304 and 11.26 YPC and is currently ranked 34th among WR.
  • Top 75 in Rec TDs with 1, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 71st among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • He is top 75 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 60th among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +14, Rec Yards: +125 Rec TDs: +1,
  • Known to break out for big gains. If your league has bonus points for long REC TDs then this guy would be great to have.
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 50, REC YDS: 525, REC TDS: 4
Breakdown Sam LaPorta

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 4th among TE's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 5th with 51.40 total points (8.57 avg).
  • Currently 20.1 points behind the leader: Isaiah Likely
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 6.8.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 10 in receptions and is currently ranked 9th among TE.
  • Top 10 in targets and is currently ranked 8th among TE.
  • Top 3 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 3rd among TE.
  • Top 10 in red zone receptions and is currently ranked 8th among TE.
  • Top 6 in reception yards with 334 and 11.93 YPC and is currently ranked 6th among TE.
  • Top 10 in Rec TDs with 3 and is currently ranked 9th among TE.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 1 less games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: -1, Rec Yards: -5 Rec TDs: +1,
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 72, REC YDS: 800, REC TDS: 7
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Ryan Flournoy

No Injury Reported

Injury Sam LaPorta

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Ryan Flournoy

Week 8
Dallas Cowboys VS Arizona Cardinals

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
29.71370.86831502.00
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 27th with 22.00 total points (3.14 avg).
  • Currently 47 points behind the leader: Vikings DST

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 23rd in rush defense with 890 (127.14 per game).
  • Ranked 24th in pass defense with 1706 (243.71 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 29.71 per game and currently ranked 32nd among DST.
  • Top 14 in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) and currently ranked 14th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +23.72, Turnovers: +1 Sacks: +3, INTs: -1, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: +7.71,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 29, INT: 12, TDS: 3, PA/G: 30.5, YDS/G: 380.1
Matchups Sam LaPorta

Week 8
Detroit Lions VS Minnesota Vikings

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
12.33278.671172116.63
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 7th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 1st with 69.00 total points (11.50 avg).
  • He is putting up better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 1.5 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 2 in total yards against with 278.67 per game and is currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Top 6 in turnovers with 11 (1.83 per game) and is currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Top 4 in rush defense with 587 (97.83 per game) and is currently ranked 3rd among DST.
  • Top 2 in pass defense with 1085 (180.83 per game) and is currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • Top 4 in sacks with 21 (3.50 per game) and currently ranked 3rd among DST.
  • Top 8 in interceptions with 7 (1.17 per game) and currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Top 2 in points against with 12.33 per game and currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • Top 2 in Total TDs with 1 (0.17 per game) and currently ranked 2nd among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +40.29, Turnovers: +4 Sacks: +1, INTs: +5, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: -10.05,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 49, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 20.8, YDS/G: 300.3
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Ryan Flournoy
10.32
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Sam LaPorta
17.49
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Ryan Flournoy
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2024 DAL 7 14 10 102 10.2 0 0 0 0 0
2025 DAL 14 57 40 475 11.9 4 4 25 6.3 0
2026 DAL 7 40 27 304 11.3 1 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 17 97 66 738 11.3 2 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 7 24 17 192 11.5 1 1 8 6.3 0
Totals 28 111 77 881 11.4 5 4 25 6.3 0
Career Sam LaPorta
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2023 DET 16 120 86 889 10.3 10 1 4 4 0
2024 DET 16 83 60 726 12.1 7 0 0 0 0
2025 DET 9 49 40 489 12.2 3 0 0 0 0
2026 DET 6 39 28 334 11.9 3 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 17 111 79 946 11.9 9 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 15 95 71 777 10.9 7 0 1 4 0
Totals 52 325 241 2665 11.1 25 1 4 4 0
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