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Lions beat Saints, improve to 9-3 — but defense appears to be a major issue

The Lions escape New Orleans with a win, but defensive issues are becoming more glaring as Detroit stares down a postseason berth.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Lions beat Saints, improve to 9-3 — but defense appears to be a major issue

Sam LaPorta has career day for Lions, Saints QB Derek Carr hurt as Detroit wins 33-28

Sam LaPorta had career highs of nine catches for 140 yards, including an early touchdown and a crucial first-down snag in the final minutes, and the Detroit Lions beat the reeling...

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • Associated Press

49ers vs. Seahawks highlights: Top moments from Thanksgiving Day

Week 12 of the NFL features a three-game slate on Thanksgiving Day, and we've got you covered with all the highlights!

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

49ers vs. Seahawks highlights: Top moments from Thanksgiving Day

Walker bats away Goff's fourth-down pass to LaPorta in end zone Green Bay Packers linebacker Quay Walker bats away Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff's fourth-down pass to tight end Sam LaPorta in end z...

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • NFL.COM

Sam LaPorta flexes his route running skills on 7-yard TD Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta flexes his route running skills on 7-yard touchdown.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • NFL.COM

Jared Goff dials launch codes to Sam LaPorta for 31-yard gain Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff dials launch codes to tight end Sam LaPorta for a 31-yard gain.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • NFL.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Goff finds LaPorta for 2-point conversion The Detroit Lions take a 29-26 lead against the Chicago Bears as quarterback Jared Goff completes a pass to tight end Sam LaPorta for a two-...

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • DETROITLIONS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Goff dots LaPorta to move chains on fourth down with under 2:00 left The Detroit Lions move the chains on fourth down with a completion from quarterback Jared Goff to tight end Sam LaPorta against the Los Ange...

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Lions' Sam LaPorta is crushing expectations — and "changing the game" for young tight ends

Sam LaPorta is off to an incredible start, shattering expectations with the new-look Lions. A few legends say the sky is the limit for the r...

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Lions' Sam LaPorta is crushing expectations — and "changing the game" for young tight ends

NFL midseason stats and facts: 58 ways the 2023 season has stood out

Ahead of Super Bowl LVIII, we explored this unique season through nine weeks, unearthing 58 facts and stats that have stood out so far in 20...

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

NFL midseason stats and facts: 58 ways the 2023 season has stood out

Sam LaPorta Highlights

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Team-high catch tally in win LaPorta brought in eight of 10 targets for 57 yards and a touchdown in the Lions' 26-14 win over the Raiders on Monday night.

Impact LaPorta led the Lions in receptions and targets while checking in second to Amon-Ra St. Brown in receiving yards. The rookie tight end also hauled in his fourth touchdown on an 18-yard grab just before halftime, snapping a brief two-game drought in that department. LaPorta's involvement in the air attack has been solid right from the onset of his career, as he's now logged at least five targets in all but one contest. He'll have a Week 9 bye to further immerse himself in the playbook before a Week 10 matchup against the Chargers when he should once again be busy.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Goff threads the needle to LaPorta for TD Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff threads the needle to tight end Sam LaPorta from 18 yards out on the Lions' first touchdown vs. the Las...

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Goff threads the needle to Sam LaPorta on Lions' first TD vs. Raiders Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff threads the needle to tight end Sam LaPorta from 18 yards out on the Lions' first touchdown vs. the Las...

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • NFL.COM

Raiders-Lions is Battle of Rookie Tight Ends Rookie tight ends Michael Mayer and Sam LaPorta face off in the Las Vegas Raiders-Detroit Lions Monday Night Football Showdown.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Records six receptions LaPorta tallied six receptions on seven targets for 52 yards in Sunday's 38-6 loss to the Ravens.

Impact The Lions' offense was sluggish for the entire game, though LaPorta escaped with a decent stat line. His six receptions were his second-highest mark in seven games, and he topped 50 receiving yards for the fourth time in that span. Also encouraging was LaPorta's role, as he finished third on the team in targets -- ahead of the likes of Josh Reynolds, Kalif Raymond and Jameson Williams.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Are the Lions the team to beat in the NFC? | FOX NFL Sunday

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Clear for Sunday LaPorta (calf) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's contest in Baltimore.

Impact LaPorta has been dealing with a calf strain that flared up in the middle of last week, capping him to limited sessions Wednesday and Thursday before practicing in full Friday. The rookie second-round pick thus will enter the weekend without an injury designation for Week 7 action as he looks to build upon the 29-325-3 line on 42 targets that he's put up through six outings to kick off his career.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jared Goff, rookie Sam LaPorta to thank for surging Lions offense

Greg Olsen explains how Detroit's offensive scheme has empowered both QB Jared Goff and rookie TE Sam Laporta this season.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Jared Goff, rookie Sam LaPorta to thank for surging Lions offense

Remains limited Thursday LaPorta (calf) practiced on a limited basis Thursday.

Impact LaPorta continues to deal with a strained calf that flared up in the middle of last week, but he was able to play through it this past Sunday in Tampa Bay and log a typical 84 percent of snaps en route to four catches (on 11 targets) for 36 yards and no touchdowns. He'll have one more session this week to prove his health before the Lions potentially tag him with a designation for Sunday's contest at Baltimore.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four NFL starters, 1 tight ends factory: Why Iowa excels at producing stars at the position Just in time for National Tight End Day, Iowa-produced tight ends will be featured around the NFL this weekend.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Limited Wednesday LaPorta (calf) was a limited participant in Wednesday's walk-through practice.

Impact LaPorta's calf flared up in practice last week, forcing an absence Thursday and a limited session Friday. While he entered the weekend as questionable for this past Sunday's game at Tampa Bay, he was able to suit up and played 84 percent of snaps en route to hauling in four of 11 targets for 36 yards. The rookie tight end continues to operate with a cap on his reps as the Lions open Week 7 prep, but he'll at least have two chances to get back to full activity before the team potentially hands him a designation for Sunday's road clash with the Ravens.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Does little with 11 targets LaPorta recorded four receptions on 11 targets for 36 yards in Sunday's 20-6 win over Tampa Bay.

Impact LaPorta was questionable with a calf injury ahead of Sunday's matchup, though he managed to play through the issue. While he played a full role in the offense, he struggled to turn that into production as he turned in his lowest yardage total of his rookie year. Despite the uninspiring outcome, the positive takeaway is that LaPorta maintained a key role in the offense even with Detroit's full allotment of pass catchers available.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sam LaPorta Odds and Prop Bets vs. Buccaneers – NFL Week 6 2023

Explore the latest NFL player prop bets featuring Sam LaPorta when the Lions clash with the Buccaneers during week 6.

OCTOBER 14, 2023 • Data Skrive

Sam LaPorta Odds and Prop Bets vs. Buccaneers – NFL Week 6 2023

HIGHLIGHT: Lions dial up big-time trick play for 31-yard TD to LaPorta The Detroit Lions dial up big-time trick play for a 31-yard touchdown to tight end Sam LaPorta.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • DETROITLIONS.COM

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Sam LaPorta has career day for Lions, Saints QB Derek Carr hurt as Detroit wins 33-28

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Jared Goff, rookie Sam LaPorta to thank for surging Lions offense

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