SAM LAPORTA #87 - TIGHT END - DETROIT LIONS
489  YDS  •
40  REC  •
3  TD 
#87 - TIGHT END - DETROIT LIONS
489 YDS
40 REC
3 TD
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Can't-Miss Play: Goff's tight-window TD dime to LaPorta ends in toe-tap greatness Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta corrals a one-handed touchdown pass from quarterback Jared Goff in suffocating pass defense.
OCTOBER 13, 2025 • NFL.COM

Brian Branch and the Lions end a frustrating loss at Kansas City with postgame fisticuffs

The Detroit Lions had a tough night against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium
OCTOBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press
HIGHLIGHT: Goff's tight-window dime to LaPorta ends in toe-tap TD Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta corrals a one-handed touchdown pass from quarterback Jared Goff in suffocating pass defense.
OCTOBER 13, 2025 • DETROITLIONS.COM
LaPorta goes flying over a Chief following a 26-yard pass from Goff Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is open in midfield for a 26-yard dot from quarterback Jared Goff.
OCTOBER 13, 2025 • NFL.COM
Sam LaPorta corkscrews his way through Chiefs' defense on 11-yard reception Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta reels in a short pass from quarterback Jared Goff for an 11-yard gain.
OCTOBER 13, 2025 • NFL.COM
Between the Lions: Sam LaPorta In the episode of Between the Lions, get to know TE Sam LaPorta and how he embodies the traits of a successful tight end in the NFL.
OCTOBER 10, 2025 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Sam LaPorta leads a big day for Lions' tight ends against Bengals Sam LaPorta has his long-awaited 2025 breakout game as tight ends help lead the Lions to victory.
OCTOBER 7, 2025 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM
Best performance of 2025 LaPorta recorded five receptions on six targets for 92 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 37-24 win over the Bengals.
Impact LaPorta made a quick impact in Sunday's blowout win, logging a 22-yard reception on the third play of the game before capping the drive with an athletic 10-yard catch and run that resulted in a touchdown. His longest gain of the day came early in the third quarter and went for 39 yards -- nearly entirely after the catch. LaPorta entered Sunday's contest having been held under 40 yards in three straight games, so his highest yardage total and first touchdown of the season came at a needed time.
OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Best performance of 2025 LaPorta recorded five receptions on six targets for 92 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 37-24 win over the Bengals.
Impact LaPorta made a quick impact in Sunday's blowout win, logging a 22-yard reception on the third play of the game before capping the drive with an athletic 10-yard catch and run that resulted in a touchdown. His longest gain of the day came early in the third quarter and went for 39 yards -- nearly entirely after the catch. LaPorta entered Sunday's contest having been held under 40 yards in three straight games, so his highest yardage total and first touchdown of the season came at a needed time.
OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Sam LaPorta utilizes impressive contact balance to remain upright on 39-yard catch Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta makes a 39-yard catch against the Cincinnati Bengals during Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season.
OCTOBER 6, 2025 • NFL.COM
Ja'Marr Chase, Jameson Williams swap jerseys after Lions' win vs Bengals Tight end Sam LaPorta was a second-round pick of the Lions in the 2023 NFL draft, from Iowa.
OCTOBER 6, 2025 • CINCINNATI.COM
Lions cruise past Joe Burrow-less Bengals, 37-24, behind 5 TDs, 3 INTs David Montgomery passed for a TD and scored one, Sam LaPorta, Brock Wright, Jahmyr Gibbs and Isaac TeSlaa scored other TDs in Lions win vs B...
OCTOBER 6, 2025 • FREEP.COM

David Montgomery dominates in his hometown as Lions beat Bengals 37-24

David Montgomery ran for a touchdown and threw for one on a trick play in his hometown and the Detroit Lions rolled to their fourth straight win, 37-24 over the reeling Cincinnati...
OCTOBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press
HIGHLIGHT: Goff finds LaPorta, who corkscrews into end zone for the TD Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff completes a 10-yard touchdown pass to tight end Sam LaPorta during Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season.
OCTOBER 5, 2025 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Goff's 10-yard TD pass to LaPorta ends with corkscrewing move at goal line Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff completes a 10-yard touchdown pass to tight end Sam LaPorta during Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season.
OCTOBER 5, 2025 • NFL.COM
Sam LaPorta Fantasy Week 5: Projections vs. Bengals, Points and Stats, Start or Sit - Bleacher Nation Sam LaPorta and the Detroit Lions will meet the Cincinnati Bengals and their 30th-ranked pass defense (262 yards conceded per game) in Week...
OCTOBER 2, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM
Minimal production again LaPorta recorded three receptions on four targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 34-10 win over the Browns.
Impact LaPorta remained a relative priority in the Detroit offense -- he finished third on the team in targets behind only Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams -- but he turned in another underwhelming performance. Despite logging a reception of 27 yards just before halftime, he now has less than 40 receiving yards in three of four games this season. LaPorta has also yet to score, with Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jahmyr Gibbs instead dominating touches near the end zone.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Minimal production again LaPorta recorded three receptions on four targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 34-10 win over the Browns.
Impact LaPorta remained a top priority in the Detroit offense -- he finished third on the team in targets behind only Amon-Ra St. Brown (seven) and Jameson Williams (eight) -- but he turned in another underwhelming performance. Despite logging a reception of 27 yards just before halftime, he now has less than 40 receiving yards in three of four games this season. LaPorta has also yet to score, with St. Brown and Jahmyr Gibbs instead dominating touches near the end zone.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No Ben Johnson, No Problem: Lions Prove Their Offense is Still Creative, Aggressive

In their impressive win over the Ravens on Monday, the Lions showed some new wrinkles on offense, including a very old running formation.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • FOX SPORTS
No Ben Johnson, No Problem: Lions Prove Their Offense is Still Creative, Aggressive
Four catches in win LaPorta caught all four of his targets for 33 yards in Monday's 38-30 win over the Ravens.
Impact LaPorta remained somewhat quiet in Week 3, finishing third on the team in catches, targets and receiving yards. The tight end has still yet to find the end zone, though he's seen three red zone targets over three games. Through three weeks, he's compiled 13 receptions on 17 targets for 138 yards. LaPorta will look to find paydirt in Week 4 against the Browns, who have allowed two touchdowns to tight ends so far this season.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Goff's pass to LaPorta amazes both Buck and Aikman in the broadcast booth Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff hands tight end Sam LaPorta a 7-yard first down reception.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • NFL.COM
Is Sam LaPorta playing tonight? Why Lions star is off to quiet start in Week 3 | Sporting News Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is off to a quiet start in the Week 3 game against the Baltimore Ravens. Here's what's going on with the...
SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Sam LaPorta Warns Lions Teammates Against Repeating Crucial Mistake vs. Ravens The Detroit Lions and Baltimore Ravens will meet on Monday Night Football in what will be a crucial early season for Detroit as it looks to...
SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Lions know things have to significantly change in return to Baltimore

In the past two seasons, the Detroit Lions won 27 games, clinched two NFC North titles and made a trip to the NFC championship game
SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press
LaPorta on importance of starting fast Tight end Sam LaPorta speaks to reporters about the importance of starting fast vs the Baltimore Ravens in Week 3.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • DETROITLIONS.COM
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