Fantasy Player Profile Sam LaPorta
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- TE #87
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vs. ATL: #20 vs opposing TE - 11.65 FPA
| Rushing | Receiving | Fum | Fantasy | ||||
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| Wk | Opp | Yds | TD | Yds | TD | Lost | Pts |
| 1 | @KC, | - | - | 39 | - | - | 8.90 |
| 2 | SEA, | - | - | 63 | - | - | 11.30 |
| 3 | ATL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 4 | @GB, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 5 | CAR, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 6 | @TB, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 7 | @BAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 8 | LV, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 9 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 10 | @LAC, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | CHI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 12 | GB, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 13 | @NO, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 14 | @CHI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | DEN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | @MIN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | @DAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 18 | MIN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
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Makes five grabs
LaPorta caught five of six targets for 63 yards in Sunday's 37-31 overtime loss to the Seahawks.
Analysis: LaPorta was one of four Lions pass catchers with at least five grabs. The rookie second-rounder has immediately emerged as a nice complementary target for quarterback Jared Goff, hauling in 10 of his 11 looks thus far. That dependability puts LaPorta's value on the rise ahead of Week 3's matchup versus the Falcons.
Published: Sun, Sep 17 at 2:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Operates as clear No. 1 tight end
LaPorta caught five of five targets for 39 yards during Thursday's 21-20 win over the Chiefs.
Analysis: Although he may not be a significant fantasy factor yet, LaPorta looked like a natural receiver in his first career regular-season game. It could be an issue for fantasy purposes if he has more blocking responsibilities than most stars at the tight end position considering LaPorta only ran a route on about 70 percent of his snaps, but the Iowa product drew a target on about a fifth of them en route to finishing fourth in targets behind Amon-Ra St. Brown (nine), Josh Reynolds (seven) and Marvin…read more
Published: Thu, Sep 7 at 11:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Should contribute in Year 1
LaPorta has made the most of his first-team reps with quarterback Jared Goff this summer and is projected to be an immediate starter as a rookie, according to Eric Woodyard of ESPN.
Analysis: LaPorta having emerged as Detroit's top option at tight end is a notion echoed by Kyle Meinke of Mlive.com, who previously suggested that the second-rounder out of Iowa has claimed the starting job and thus should be a featured weapon in the team's passing game in 2023. While it remains to be seen how much volume LaPorta sees out of the gate, the 6-foot-3, 245-pounder has a chance to make a fantasy splash as a first-year pro if things continue to click with him and Goff as the campaign…read more
Published: Fri, Aug 25 at 12:34pm by Rotowire.com
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Goose egg in first game
LaPorta didn't catch his only target in Friday's 21-16 preseason win over the Giants.
Analysis: LaPorta has been working with the first-team offense in training camp, but the rookie second-round pick failed to make much of an impression in his first NFL action. The tight end will look to get more involved in Detroit's second preseason game against the Jaguars as he looks to earn a prominent role in the offense out of the gate.
Published: Fri, Aug 11 at 9:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Earns first-team spot
LaPorta has already climbed the depth chart and is line to be the Lions' top tight end at the beginning of the regular season, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Analysis: The second-round pick worked with backups early in spring practices, but offensive coordinator Ben Johnson confirmed Wednesday that LaPorta has quickly "earned the right" to be in the first-team huddle. LaPorta's rise up the depth chart happened before the start of contact practices, which means a lot can change before Week 1. Even so, the uninspired list of tight end alternatives in Detroit suggests LaPorta is probably the best man for the job. The other options are Brock Wright, James…read more
Published: Wed, Jul 26 at 1:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Headed for big role
Lions tight end coach Steve Heiden said that LaPorta is expected to play a big role in the offense from the start of the season, Tim Twentyman of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Detroit's second-round pick has impressed throughout spring practices and minicamp as a do-it-all tight end. While LaPorta will probably have a harder time standing out when the pads come on in training camp this upcoming week, the presence of incumbent starter Brock Wright could at least allow the rookie time to grow into his blocking responsibilities. Since LaPorta may have a shallower learning curve as a receiver, the Iowa product could realistically complement the blocking-proficient Wright…read more
Published: Thu, Jul 20 at 6:35am by Rotowire.com
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- Players to start from Falcons-Lions matchup | 'NFL Fantasy Live'Fri, Sep 22 at 4:13pm
The "NFL Fantasy Live" crew discusses the potential of the following players to have big-time performances in Week 3: Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs and TE Sam LaPorta, as well as Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts and WR Mack Hollins.
- Should you start or sit Sam LaPorta in Week 3? | 'NFL Fantasy Live'Wed, Sep 20 at 4:11pm
NFL Network's Michael F. Florio explains why Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta needs to be in your fantasy football starting lineup for Week 3 as he faces the Atlanta Falcons.
- Sam LaPorta hauls in 23-yard pass between two defendersSun, Sep 17 at 1:03pm
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta hauls in 23-yard pass from quarterback Jared Goff as he slips between two defenders for the big gain.
- Sam LaPorta somehow gathers in contested catch for 12 yardsSun, Sep 17 at 12:56pm
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta somehow gathers in contested catch for 12 yards on a pass from quarterback Jared Goff to pick up a first down.
- Should you start or sit Sam LaPorta in Week 2? | 'NFL Fantasy Live'Wed, Sep 13 at 4:23pm
NFL Network's Michael F. Florio breaks down his start-sit fantasy decision for Week 2 regarding Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta vs. the Seattle Seahawks.
- LaPorta infiltrates soft spot of zone blitz for 14-yard catch and runThu, Sep 7 at 6:20pm
Detroit Lions rookie tight end Sam LaPorta infiltrates the soft spot of a zone blitz for a 14-yard catch and run.
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- Marcas Grant's Top 5 sleepers for 2023 | 'NFL Fantasy Live'Tue, Aug 29 at 5:36pm
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- Top sleepers to draft in 2023 | 'NFL Fantasy Live'Mon, Aug 14 at 4:23pm
NFL Network's Adam Rank, Cynthia Frelund and Kimmi Chex explain why Minnesota Vikings running back Ty Chandler, Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta and Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III are three sleeper players to draft for fantasy football in the 2023 season.
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Up Next- Players to start from Falcons-Lions matchup | 'NFL Fantasy Live'Fri, Sep 22 at 4:13pm
The "NFL Fantasy Live" crew discusses the potential of the following players to have big-time performances in Week 3: Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs and TE Sam LaPorta, as well as Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts and WR Mack Hollins.
- Should you start or sit Sam LaPorta in Week 3? | 'NFL Fantasy Live'Wed, Sep 20 at 4:11pm
NFL Network's Michael F. Florio explains why Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta needs to be in your fantasy football starting lineup for Week 3 as he faces the Atlanta Falcons.
- Sam LaPorta hauls in 23-yard pass between two defendersSun, Sep 17 at 1:03pm
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta hauls in 23-yard pass from quarterback Jared Goff as he slips between two defenders for the big gain.
- Sam LaPorta somehow gathers in contested catch for 12 yardsSun, Sep 17 at 12:56pm
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta somehow gathers in contested catch for 12 yards on a pass from quarterback Jared Goff to pick up a first down.
- Should you start or sit Sam LaPorta in Week 2? | 'NFL Fantasy Live'Wed, Sep 13 at 4:23pm
NFL Network's Michael F. Florio breaks down his start-sit fantasy decision for Week 2 regarding Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta vs. the Seattle Seahawks.
- LaPorta infiltrates soft spot of zone blitz for 14-yard catch and runThu, Sep 7 at 6:20pm
Detroit Lions rookie tight end Sam LaPorta infiltrates the soft spot of a zone blitz for a 14-yard catch and run.
- Six players who'll induce confidence in your team | 'NFL Fantasy Live'Wed, Aug 30 at 3:30pm
Check out the six players who'll induce confidence in your team.
- Marcas Grant's Top 5 sleepers for 2023 | 'NFL Fantasy Live'Tue, Aug 29 at 5:36pm
NFL Network's Marcas Grant outlines his five biggest sleepers to target in 2023 fantasy football drafts.
- Top sleepers to draft in 2023 | 'NFL Fantasy Live'Mon, Aug 14 at 4:23pm
NFL Network's Adam Rank, Cynthia Frelund and Kimmi Chex explain why Minnesota Vikings running back Ty Chandler, Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta and Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III are three sleeper players to draft for fantasy football in the 2023 season.
- Best value picks by Lions, Packers, Vikings in 2023 | 'Path to the Draft'Tue, May 2 at 3:46pm
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