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HIGHLIGHT: Goff finds LaPorta for 20-yard TD Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff's 20-yard touchdown loft to Lions tight end Sam LaPorta gets Lions on scoreboard vs. Texans on 'SNF'

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Limited by game script LaPorta recorded two receptions on three targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 24-14 win over the Packers.

Impact LaPorta finished tied for second on the team with three targets, but the Lions played from ahead and leaned on their run game with rain consistently falling. He managed a 19-yard reception on Detroit's first offensive possession, though he made very little impact thereafter. LaPorta now has two or fewer receptions in five of his eight games while being held under 30 yards on three occasions.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Goff's laser pass hits LaPorta on 19-yard pickup Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff's laser pass hits tight end Sam LaPorta on a 19-yard pickup.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Soaks up six targets LaPorta recorded six receptions on six targets for 48 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 52-14 win over the Titans.

Impact LaPorta recorded a total of two receptions on three targets combined across his last two games, so any increase in involvement would have been positive. Sunday's performance was even better than it first appears, however, because Jared Goff attempted only 15 total passes due to game script. LaPorta also managed his second touchdown in his last three contests on a pass delivered by Montgomery from three yards away on a trick play. LaPorta could be in for another solid performance in Week 9 against Green Bay with Jameson Williams (suspension) sidelined once again.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Soaks up six targets LaPorta recorded six receptions on six targets for 48 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 52-14 win over the Titans.

Impact LaPorta recorded a total of two receptions on three targets combined across his last two games, so any increase in involvement would have been positive. Sunday's performance was even better than it first appears, however, because Jared Goff attempted only 15 total passes due to game script. LaPorta also managed his second touchdown in his last three contests on a pass delivered by running back David Montgomery from three yards away on a trick play. LaPorta could be in for another solid performance in Week 9 against Green Bay due to Jameson Williams (suspension) being sidelined once again.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Second straight one-catch tally LaPorta secured one of two targets for 25 yards in the Lions' 31-29 win over the Vikings on Sunday.

Impact For the second consecutive week, LaPorta was limited to a sole catch, although it was once again a 20+ yard grab. Nevertheless, the fact the talented tight end has drawn just three targets on 50 Jared Goff dropbacks over the last two games is concerning from a fantasy standpoint, irrespective of the second-year pro's recent knack for chunk plays. More useful volume could also be hard to come by in a Week 8 home matchup against a Titans defense that's been notoriously stingy against tight ends this season despite the team's poor record.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Second straight one-catch tally LaPorta secured one of two targets for 25 yards in the Lions' 31-29 win over the Vikings on Sunday.

Impact For the second consecutive week, LaPorta was limited to a sole catch, although it was once again a 20-plus yard grab. Nevertheless, the fact the talented tight end has drawn just three targets on 50 Jared Goff dropbacks over the last two games is concerning from a fantasy standpoint, irrespective of the second-year pro's recent knack for chunk plays. More useful volume could also be hard to come by in a Week 8 home matchup against a Titans defense that's been notoriously stingy against tight ends this season despite the team's poor record.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Impactful with lone catch LaPorta recorded one reception on one target for 52 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 47-9 win over the Cowboys.

Impact While game script dictated limited target volume for most of Detroit's pass catchers, LaPorta's lack of involvement in the offense remains alarming. He has yet to top five targets -- he's only reached that mark in Week 1 -- this season while managing to top 50 receiving yards in two matchups. Despite those concerning numbers, LaPorta did deliver with his lone catch Sunday, which was a 52-yard touchdown that came on a trick play.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Impactful with lone catch LaPorta recorded one reception on one target for 52 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 47-9 win over the Cowboys.

Impact While game script dictated limited target volume for most of Detroit's pass catchers, LaPorta's lack of involvement in the offense remains alarming. He has yet to top five targets -- he's only reached that mark in Week 1 -- this season while managing to top 50 receiving yards in two matchups. Despite those concerning numbers, LaPorta did deliver with his lone catch Sunday, which was a 52-yard touchdown that came on a trick play.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Lions' trickery generates 52-yard TD catch for LaPorta Detroit Lions' trickery generates a 52-yard touchdown catch for tight end Sam LaPorta.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Four catches in Week 4 win LaPorta brought in all four targets for 53 yards in the Lions' 42-29 win over the Seahawks on Monday night.

Impact LaPorta finished second in both receptions and receiving yards on the night, with the latter total also serving as a season high. The second-year tight end's catch tally also tied the total he'd recorded against the Rams in Week 1, but he still remains well below the pace he set during a spectacular 2023 rookie season. LaPorta has topped out at five targets (Week 1) as far as a single-game high this season, but he could be poised for more opportunities against an inconsistent Cowboys defense in a Week 6 road battle on Oct. 13 following a Week 5 bye.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lions News: Week 4 Status For TE Sam LaPorta Revealed Detriot Lions star tight end Sam LaPorta is expected to play Monday night against the Seattle Seahawks.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Full practice participant Friday LaPorta (ankle) was a full participant in practice Friday, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

Impact LaPorta is thus set to play in Monday's game against the Seahawks, with full practice participation confirming a quick recovery from the ankle sprain that limited his snaps in the second half of last week's win over the Cardinals. He's been a huge disappointment to fantasy managers this season, but the overall struggles of the TE position make it especially wise to practice patience.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice LaPorta (ankle) returned to practice Friday, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.

Impact It's his first practice of the week, and he'll have another opportunity Saturday before the Lions host the Seahawks on Monday. LaPorta played through the ankle injury during last week's win at Arizona, but his playing time was scaled way back in the second half after he suffered the injury at the end of the second quarter.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out Thursday's practice LaPorta (ankle) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice.

Impact LaPorta departed this past Sunday's win at Arizona two times due to an ankle issue but was able to finish out the game. Afterward, it was revealed that the second-year tight end was diagnosed with a low-ankle sprain. Fortunately for LaPorta, the Lions have a Monday night matchup with the Seahawks on tap, so he's been afforded a bit more time than normal to recover this week. His activity level, or lack thereof, Friday and Saturday likely will be key for his odds to suit up Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with low-ankle sprain LaPorta was diagnosed with a low-ankle sprain Monday after suffering the injury in Sunday's 20-13 win over the Cardinals, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact LaPorta was forced off the field twice during Sunday's win over Arizona -- once in the first half when he was carted to the locker room, and once in the third quarter -- but he managed to return to the field in both instances. It's encouraging that the second-year tight end at least has avoided a more severe injury, such as a high-ankle sprain, but through three games to start the 2024 regular season, LaPorta has combined for just eight catches for 94 yards on 10 targets without a touchdown. He'll look to both get healthy and bounce back in terms of production Week 4, when the Lions face the Seahawks in a Monday night game.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with low-ankle sprain LaPorta suffered a low-ankle sprain during Sunday's 20-13 win over the Cardinals, further tests confirmed Monday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact LaPorta was forced off the field twice during Sunday's win over Arizona -- once in the first half when he was carted to the locker room, and once in the third quarter -- but he managed to retake the field in both instances. It's encouraging that the second-year TE has at least avoided a more severe injury, such as a high-ankle sprain, but through three games to start the 2024 regular season, LaPorta has combined for just eight catches for 94 yards on 10 targets without a touchdown. He had just two catches for 36 yards versus the Cardinals (two targets). He'll look to both get healthy and bounce back in terms of production Week 4 versus an aggressive Seahawks defense.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sprains ankle Sunday Coach Dan Campbell said LaPorta suffered an ankle sprain during Sunday's 20-13 win at Arizona, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

Impact LaPorta was carted to the locker room late in the first half and then was ruled questionable to return due to an ankle injury in the third quarter, but he was able to reenter on both occasions. His final receiving line (2-36-0 on two targets) didn't change after he initially left the contest, and his status now will be one to monitor closely to see if he may be in danger of sitting out Monday, Sept. 30 against the Seahawks. Brock Wright finished Week 3 with four catches (on four targets) for 34 yards, so he'd stand to benefit if LaPorta's health concern lingers for any length of time.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sprains ankle Sunday Coach Dan Campbell said LaPorta suffered an ankle sprain during Sunday's 20-13 win at Arizona, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

Impact LaPorta was carted to the locker room late in the first half and then was deemed questionable to return due to an ankle injury in the third quarter, but he was able to reenter on both occasions. His final receiving line (2-36-0 on two targets) didn't change after he initially left the contest, and his status now will be one to monitor closely to see if he may be in danger of sitting out Monday, Sept. 30 against the Seahawks. Brock Wright finished Week 3 with four catches (on four targets) for 34 yards, so he'd stand to benefit if LaPorta's health concern lingers for any length of time.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lions Star TE Sam LaPorta Carted Off After Suffering Apparent Injury Detroit Lions star tight end Sam LaPorta has been carted off the field after suffering an apparent injury in the first half against the Ariz...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Lions tight end Sam LaPorta returns, leaves field after being carted off LaPorta got rolled up while blocking on Jahmyr Gibbs’ first-half touchdown.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Returns to Sunday's contest LaPorta (undisclosed) returned to Sunday's game in Arizona, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Pressreports.

Impact Per Birkett, LaPorta appeared to be hobbled after the Lions' third and final touchdown of the first half and needed to be carted to the locker room, but he was back on the sideline after halftime. LaPorta thus will be looking to build upon his two catches on as many targets for 36 yards over the final 30 minutes.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Needs cart to go to locker room LaPorta (undisclosed) was carted to the locker room during Sunday's game at Arizona, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact The reason for LaPorta's exit isn't known, but if he's unable to return, he'll finish Week 3 action with two catches (on two targets) for 36 yards. Brock Wright and Parker Hesse are the Lions' healthy tight ends on the active roster.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE