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ArticleFantasy Football Studs & Duds: Week 8 (2026)November 2, 2026

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Tyler Warren, Sam LaPorta, Hunter Henry, Kyle Pitts, Mark Andrews and Brenton Strange fell flat on their faces in Week 8.

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LaPorta's Week 8 dud reflects tight end position's unpredictability amid QB injuries.

LaPorta fell flat on his face in Week 8 alongside most of the tight end position; the source notes that outside of Brock Bowers, Trey McBride, and Tucker Kraft, the position remains unpredictable, especially with all the quarterback injuries.

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Sam LaPortaNeutralRole

LaPorta responsible for first-half sack but rebounded with key run-game blocking in second half.

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Sam LaPortaNegativeRole

LaPorta responsible for first-half sack, but unit rebounded with strong second-half blocking.

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Sam LaPortaPositiveUsage

Lions (vs Vikings): Personnel on dropbacks: 12 at 48%, 11 at 32%, 13 at 13%. RBs: Jahmyr Gibbs: 68% opp share, 62% rush att share, 63% route share, 1...

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Sam LaPortaNegativeRole

LaPorta allowed a sack and struggled in pass protection; 3 catches for 33 yards.

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Sam LaPortaNegativeRole

LaPorta allowed a sack and struggled as a blocker against Minnesota's blitz despite 3 catches.

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LaPorta had quiet Week 7 performance on National Tight Ends Day.

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