Sam LaPorta
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Projections: Offense
| Expert | Total Pts | Receiving | Rushing | Passing | Fumbles | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1D | REC | TGT | TD | YDS | 2PT | CAR | 1D | TD | YDS | 2PT | ATT | CMP | 1D | INT | SCK | TD | YDS | 2PT | LOST | ||
Footballguys Consensus
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164.62 | 35.05 | 58.42 | 83.69 | 6.44 | 678.51 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.29 |
Dan Hindery
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157.08 | 33.86 | 58.7 | 85.3 | 5.9 | 636.8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.7 |
Maurile Tremblay
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159.6 | 34.91 | 56.7 | 86.3 | 5.6 | 699 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.6 |
Jason Wood
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169.7 | 35.59 | 59 | 82 | 7 | 687 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Rankings
Jason Wood
Jeff Haseley
LaPorta is looking to bounce back in his final rookie contract year after a herniated disc cut his previous campaign short after just nine games. Now fully healthy and working under new offensive coordinator Drew Petzing, he remains an efficient focal point for Jared Goff despite a highly competitive Detroit target tree.
Matt Waldman
LaPorta's back surgery concerns me just enough that I want to monitor LaPorta with initial skepticism before bumping him up my board.
Back procedures are volatile scenarios and unique to each athlete. The addition of Tyler Conklin as a hedge is an expected move for any team with a key player rehabbing.
Still, Jameson Williams' emergence further reduces the need for the Lions to lean hard on LaPorta in the passing game. If LaPorta makes a full recovery, I'm still thinking his fantasy value will be on the cusp of starter production in most formats instead of being on the cusp of the top five.
Maurile Tremblay
Bob Harris
Dan Hindery
Jeff Bell
Dave Kluge
Ryan Weisse
Joey Wright
Week 0
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Dynasty
Rankings
Jeff Blaylock
Are we drafting the 2023 version of LaPorta, who was the overall fantasy TE1, or the 2025 version, who missed half the season and was a low-end TE1 when he was on the field? He was targeted 120 times (7.1 per game) in 2023. Since then, he's been targeted 125 times (5.0 per game).
Andy Hicks
Jason Wood
Sigmund Bloom
Dan Hindery
Jeff Bell
Craig Lakins
Dave Kluge
Ryan Weisse
Corey Spala
Josh Fahlsing
Sam LaPorta: Still Great, Just Not Inevitable
Sam LaPorta is poised to deliver his third straight top-seven tight end finish, as long as the risks are managed.
Schedule
Detroit Lions Schedule
| Week | Date & Time | Opponent | TV | Spread/Total | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sunday, September 13 1:00 PM |
vs
New Orleans Saints
|
FOX |
-7.0
O/U 49.0
|
|
| 2 |
Thursday, September 17 8:15 PM |
@
Buffalo Bills
|
AMZN |
-3.0
O/U 52.5
|
|
| 3 |
Sunday, September 27 1:00 PM |
vs
New York Jets
|
FOX | ||
| 4 |
Sunday, October 4 8:20 PM |
@
Carolina Panthers
|
NBC/P | ||
| 5 |
Sunday, October 11 4:25 PM |
@
Arizona Cardinals
|
FOX | ||
| 7 |
Sunday, October 25 4:25 PM |
vs
Green Bay Packers
|
FOX | ||
| 8 |
Sunday, November 1 1:00 PM |
vs
Minnesota Vikings
|
FOX | ||
| 9 |
Sunday, November 8 1:00 PM |
@
Miami Dolphins
|
FOX | ||
| 10 |
Sunday, November 15 9:30 AM |
vs
New England Patriots
|
FOX |
-1.5
O/U 48.5
|
|
| 11 |
Sunday, November 22 1:00 PM |
vs
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
|
CBS/P | ||
| 12 |
Thursday, November 26 1:00 PM |
vs
Chicago Bears
|
CBS/P |
-2.5
O/U 53.5
|
|
| 13 |
Sunday, December 6 1:00 PM |
@
Atlanta Falcons
|
CBS/P | ||
| 14 |
Sunday, December 13 1:00 PM |
vs
Tennessee Titans
|
FOX | ||
| 15 |
Sunday, December 20 8:20 PM |
@
Minnesota Vikings
|
NBC/P | ||
| 16 |
Monday, December 28 8:15 PM |
vs
New York Giants
|
ESPN | ||
| 17 |
Sunday, January 3 4:25 PM |
@
Chicago Bears
|
FOX | ||
| 18 |
Sunday, January 10 --:-- |
@
Green Bay Packers
|
Career Stats
| YR | TM | G | TGT | REC | RecYD | Y/Rec | RecTD | Rank | VBD | ADP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | DET | 17 | 120 | 86 | 889 | 10.3 | 10 | 1 | 59 | |
| 2024 | DET | 16 | 83 | 60 | 726 | 12.1 | 7 | 5 | 31 | |
| 2025 | DET | 9 | 49 | 40 | 489 | 12.2 | 3 | 18 | ||
| Total | 42 | 252 | 186 | 2104 | 11.3 | 20 | 90 |
Game Logs
| YR | WK | OPP | oSNAP | TARG | REC | YD | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | WAS | 517 | 49 | 40 | 489 | 3 | |
| 2025 | 1 | GB | 61 | 9 | 6 | 79 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | CHI | 50 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | BAL | 57 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | CLE | 56 | 4 | 3 | 39 | 0 |
| 2025 | 5 | CIN | 58 | 6 | 5 | 92 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | KC | 52 | 6 | 5 | 55 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 | TB | 66 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 0 |
| 2025 | 9 | MIN | 64 | 8 | 6 | 97 | 1 |
| 2025 | 10 | WAS | 53 | 5 | 5 | 53 | 0 |
| 2024 | TEN | 910 | 83 | 60 | 726 | 7 | |
| 2024 | 1 | LAR | 48 | 5 | 4 | 45 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | TB | 75 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | ARI | 43 | 2 | 2 | 36 | 0 |
| 2024 | 4 | SEA | 47 | 4 | 4 | 53 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | DAL | 42 | 1 | 1 | 52 | 1 |
| 2024 | 7 | MIN | 54 | 2 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| 2024 | 8 | TEN | 38 | 6 | 6 | 48 | 1 |
| 2024 | 9 | GB | 48 | 3 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| 2024 | 10 | HOU | 39 | 6 | 3 | 66 | 1 |
| 2024 | 12 | IND | 67 | 6 | 3 | 19 | 0 |
| 2024 | 13 | CHI | 66 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| 2024 | 14 | GB | 72 | 7 | 5 | 54 | 0 |
| 2024 | 15 | BUF | 77 | 10 | 7 | 111 | 0 |
| 2024 | 16 | CHI | 60 | 7 | 4 | 43 | 1 |
| 2024 | 17 | SF | 66 | 8 | 6 | 64 | 1 |
| 2024 | 18 | MIN | 68 | 7 | 7 | 63 | 0 |
| 2023 | TB | 981 | 120 | 86 | 889 | 10 | |
| 2023 | 1 | KC | 58 | 5 | 5 | 39 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | SEA | 54 | 6 | 5 | 63 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | ATL | 52 | 11 | 8 | 84 | 1 |
| 2023 | 4 | GB | 60 | 5 | 4 | 56 | 0 |
| 2023 | 5 | CAR | 52 | 4 | 3 | 47 | 2 |
| 2023 | 6 | TB | 58 | 11 | 4 | 36 | 0 |
| 2023 | 7 | BAL | 54 | 7 | 6 | 52 | 0 |
| 2023 | 8 | LV | 81 | 10 | 8 | 57 | 1 |
| 2023 | 10 | LAC | 53 | 5 | 4 | 40 | 0 |
| 2023 | 11 | CHI | 53 | 5 | 3 | 18 | 0 |
| 2023 | 12 | GB | 73 | 8 | 5 | 47 | 1 |
| 2023 | 13 | NO | 47 | 9 | 9 | 140 | 1 |
| 2023 | 14 | CHI | 56 | 6 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| 2023 | 15 | DEN | 63 | 6 | 5 | 56 | 3 |
| 2023 | 16 | MIN | 75 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 0 |
| 2023 | 17 | DAL | 69 | 12 | 7 | 84 | 0 |
| 2023 | 18 | MIN | 23 | 7 | 5 | 29 | 1 |
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Sam LaPorta fully cleared for training camp
Detroit Lions TE Sam LaPorta (herniated disc) was reportedly cleared in full for training camp but is expected to be full go, according to a source on Tuesday, July 21.
Sam LaPorta dangerous after the catch
Detroit Lions TE Sam LaPorta led all tight ends last season with 6.9 yards after the catch per reception.
Sam LaPorta looking good for start of '26 season
Detroit Lions TE Sam LaPorta (back) is 'trending the right way' with his back injury, and is expected to be ready for the regular season, according to a Tuesday, June 16 report.
Sam LaPorta sits out Friday
Detroit Lions TE Sam LaPorta (back) did not participate in the voluntary workout Friday, May 29. LaPorta has stated that he believes he will be ready for training camp.