Fantasy Player Profile Sam LaPorta
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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, | - | - | 84 | 1 | - | 22.40 |
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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LaPorta leads all tight ends in targets (16), receptions (16) and yards (172) down the seams in 2023
Updated Tue, Sep 26 at 9:37am -
Targeted on 54.8% of his in-breaking routes this season (2nd in NFL, min. 20 routes) | 163 yards (leads TE)
Updated Tue, Sep 26 at 9:37am -
Continues to impress
LaPorta caught eight of 11 targets for 84 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-6 win over the Falcons.
Analysis: LaPorta got wide open for a 45-yard touchdown during the second quarter, marking the first end-zone trip of his bright young career. The rookie second-rounder has increased his targets and yardage in each week this season, emerging as an immediate contributor behind top wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown in the passing game. With his stock on the rise, LaPorta faces a quick turnaround ahead of Thursday night's game at the Packers.
Published: Sun, Sep 24 at 2:45pm by Rotowire.com
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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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- Recapping Week 3's top-scoring players | 'NFL Fantasy Live'Tue, Sep 26 at 3:58pm
NFL Network's Patrick Claybon, Marcas Grant, Cynthia Frelund and Adam Rank recap the four dominant fantasy football performances that were turned in by the following players in Week 3 of the 2023 season: Miami Dolphins RB De'Von Achane, Los Angeles Chargers WR Keenan Allen and QB Justin Herbert and Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta.
- Top rookie plays | Week 3Tue, Sep 26 at 7:56am
Watch the top rookie plays during Week 3 of the 2023 NFL season.
- Every Sam LaPorta catch from 84-yard game | Week 3Sun, Sep 24 at 1:52pm
Watch every Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta catch from an 84-yard game against the Atlanta Falcons.
- Falcons vs. Lions highlights | Week 3Sun, Sep 24 at 1:38pm
Watch the Atlanta Falcons vs. the Detroit Lions highlights from Week 3 of the 2023 season.
- Can't-Miss Play: Jared Goff unleashes 45-yard TD bomb to wide-open Sam LaPortaSun, Sep 24 at 11:08am
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff unleashes a 45-yard touchdown bomb to wide-open tight end Sam LaPorta.
- 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.
- Recapping Week 3's top-scoring players | 'NFL Fantasy Live'Tue, Sep 26 at 3:58pm
NFL Network's Patrick Claybon, Marcas Grant, Cynthia Frelund and Adam Rank recap the four dominant fantasy football performances that were turned in by the following players in Week 3 of the 2023 season: Miami Dolphins RB De'Von Achane, Los Angeles Chargers WR Keenan Allen and QB Justin Herbert and Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta.
- Top rookie plays | Week 3Tue, Sep 26 at 7:56am
Watch the top rookie plays during Week 3 of the 2023 NFL season.
- Every Sam LaPorta catch from 84-yard game | Week 3Sun, Sep 24 at 1:52pm
Watch every Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta catch from an 84-yard game against the Atlanta Falcons.
- Falcons vs. Lions highlights | Week 3Sun, Sep 24 at 1:38pm
Watch the Atlanta Falcons vs. the Detroit Lions highlights from Week 3 of the 2023 season.
- Can't-Miss Play: Jared Goff unleashes 45-yard TD bomb to wide-open Sam LaPortaSun, Sep 24 at 11:08am
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff unleashes a 45-yard touchdown bomb to wide-open tight end Sam LaPorta.
- 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.