Sam LaPorta - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Lions look to bring back explosive plays after they were limited in win over Jets

The Detroit Lions’ offense is built around big plays in both the passing and running games

13 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Three grabs in Week 3 win LaPorta caught three of four targets for 44 yards in Sunday's 31-24 win over the Jets.

Impact The fourth-year tight end had his quietest game of the season, as five different Lions saw at least three targets from Jared Goff on the afternoon. LaPorta has been a complementary piece of an offense dominated by Jahmyr Gibbs and Amon-Ra St. Brown in the early going, producing a 14-144-1 line on 19 targets through three contests. LaPorta will look to step up his numbers in Week 4 on the road against the Panthers.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

The Bears Are A Two-Faced Squad; Despite Win, Patriots QB Drake Maye Is Regressing

Week 2 showed that Chicago's offense might drive Ben Johnson nuts, and that the Patriots must figure out how to get their MVP candidate back...

SEPTEMBER 21 • FOX SPORTS

The Bears Are A Two-Faced Squad; Despite Win, Patriots QB Drake Maye Is Regressing

Lions have a lot of things to fix after two tough games in four days

The Detroit Lions are grappling with several issues after a 31-30 overtime win against the New Orleans Saints and a 41-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Scores first TD of '26 in loss LaPorta brought in six of seven targets for 52 yards and a touchdown in the Lions' 41-31 loss to the Bills on Thursday.

Impact The fourth-year tight end was one of Jared Goff's primary targets Thursday, finishing tied for second in receptions while checking in third in both receiving yards and targets. LaPorta also recorded his first touchdown catch of the season on a one-yard grab early in the fourth quarter, and over the first two games of the new campaign, he's encouragingly been targeted 15 times and parlayed those opportunities into 11 receptions for 100 yards. LaPorta should remain a key complementary option during a Week 3 home matchup against the Jets on Sunday, Sept. 27.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Allen opens the Bills' new stadium with a 5-TD outing in a 41-31 win over the Lions

Josh Allen quickly put his stamp on the Buffalo Bills’ new stadium that’s been aptly dubbed “The House that Allen built.”

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Is Buffalo Super Bowl Bound? 3 Takeaways From Bills' Decisive Win Over Lions

Is this the year the Bills get over the hump? Here are our takeaways from their victory over the Lions.

SEPTEMBER 18 • FOX SPORTS

Is Buffalo Super Bowl Bound? 3 Takeaways From Bills' Decisive Win Over Lions

HIGHLIGHT: Goff hits LaPorta for 1-yard TD Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff throws a 1-yard touchdown to tight end Sam LaPorta.

SEPTEMBER 18 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Fantasy Football Week 2 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Sam LaPorta vs. Travis Kelce Debating who is better to have in fantasy lineups for Week 2 of the NFL season between Lions TE Sam LaPorta and Chiefs TE Travis Kelce.

SEPTEMBER 17 • SI.COM

Fantasy football start or sit Week 2: Jared Goff, Sam LaPorta, Jameson Williams Our Week 2 fantasy football start or sit advice for Lions QB Jared Goff, TE Sam LaPorta and WR Jameson Williams

SEPTEMBER 17 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Fantasy Football Week 2 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Sam LaPorta vs. Dalton Kincaid Going over who to play in fantasy football in Week 2 between Lions TE Sam LaPorta and Bills TE Dalton Kincaid.

SEPTEMBER 16 • SI.COM

Lions' latest move sets fire to Patriots' hopes for a dream blockbuster trade The Patriots were on the short list of teams who might inquire about TE Sam LaPorta ahead of this year's trade deadline.

SEPTEMBER 14 • MUSKETFIRE.COM

Five grabs in OT win over NO LaPorta caught five of eight targets for 48 yards in Sunday's 31-30 overtime win over the Saints.

Impact The tight end finished second to Amon-Ra St. Brown in receiving yards on the day, while tying Jahmyr Gibbs for second in catches. Back trouble limited LaPorta to just nine games in 2025, but his pace during those games would have resulted in a career-high 924 receiving yards, so staying healthy will be key to his fortunes this season. LaPorta will look to make a bigger impact in Week 2 on the road against the Bills.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Expect Lions to Target Reliable TE Heavily in New OC's Debut Sam LaPorta could have big day against New Orleans Saints.

SEPTEMBER 13 • SI.COM

Latest note on Sam LaPorta's potential Lions extension shouldn't worry fans much The latest note about Sam LaPorta's contract extension lands as expected.

SEPTEMBER 12 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

What Sam LaPorta's return means for the Saints' defense in Week 1 No matter which direction you look on the Detroit Lions offense, there’s a weapon that could break the game open at any given moment. For a...

SEPTEMBER 11 • WHODATDISH.COM

Lions interested in extending Sam LaPorta, but there's one issue | Sporting News The Lions might have one problem with a Sam LaPorta contract extension.

SEPTEMBER 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Not listed on injury report LaPorta (hip) is not listed on the Lions' Week 1 injury report Wednesday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact LaPorta missed the Lions' final eight games last season with a back injury and then dealt with a hip issue this summer. He returned to practice in late August and is ready to go for Sunday's season opener against the Saints. LaPorta is expected to compete with Jameson Williams for targets behind alpha WR1 Amon-Ra St. Brown this season, and the tight end will likely be a big a presence in the red zone.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Week 1 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Tight Ends Lions TE Sam LaPorta has a favorable matchup vs. the Saints at home in Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 8 • SI.COM

George Kittle, Sam LaPorta and more TE injury updates going into Week 1 The latest updates on the Week 1 statuses of George Kittle, Sam LaPorta and other tight ends around the NFL.

SEPTEMBER 7 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Sees no action in preseason LaPorta (hip) didn't play in any of the Lions' preseason contests.

Impact LaPorta was rested in the team's exhibition opener, but a hip injury suffered in practice kept him on the sideline for the final two preseason games. He was able to return to drills as of Aug. 25, but it's unclear if he's put the issue behind him. LaPorta is entering the final year of his rookie contract, so he has every incentive to be as healthy as possible for a Week 1 matchup with the Saints on Sunday, Sept. 13.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Lions GM teases extensions for both Sam LaPorta and Brian Branch Lions general manager Brad Holmes teased extensions for a couple of star players in Brian Branch and Sam LaPorta.

SEPTEMBER 3 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Bears should have their NFC North title tested, with Lions, Packers, Vikings all poised for rebounds

The NFL's thin line between success and failure figures to challenge the Chicago Bears in their bid to repeat as NFC North champions

SEPTEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Sam LaPorta's return to Lions' training camp just reignited an unsettled battle The last preseason game may decide what happens at tight end.

AUGUST 28 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Detroit Lions TE Sam LaPorta, OL Return to Practice, 3 Leave Early Ahead of final 2026 season preseason game, two players have returned from injury.

AUGUST 25 • SI.COM

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