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Lions vs. 49ers preview, predictions: What to expect in clash of grit vs. flash

The 49ers host the Lions in the NFC Championship Game, with a trip to the Super Bowl on the line. We break down everything you need to know.

JANUARY 25

2024 NFC Championship odds: Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs prop wagers popular with bettors

After his big divisional round performance, Detroit's Jahmyr Gibbs' prop wagers are a hot ticket with bettors. Check out his player props fo...

JANUARY 24

Why the Lions are more than a Cinderella story — and can beat the 49ers

The Lions are more than just a good story — they're a championship-caliber team, Colin Cowherd says, with a good shot at knocking off Brock...

JANUARY 22

How Dan Campbell's Lions went from laughingstock to contender in three years

Bucky Brooks examines how Dan Campbell and GM Brad Holmes took a collection of castoffs and misfits and created a Super Bowl contender.

JANUARY 22

Lions TE Sam LaPorta active for NFC Divisional Round vs. Buccaneers

Rookie sensation Sam LaPorta (knee) is active for the Lions' NFC Divisional Round bout against the Buccaneers on Sunday.

JANUARY 21

Bold Prediction: Lions Sam LaPorta Has Three Touchdowns on Bucs Lions will lean on Sam LaPorta in the red zone.

JANUARY 21 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Sam LaPorta Reveals Last-Second Adjustment for TD Catch vs. Rams Lions’ rookie tight end Sam LaPorta grappled with the decision to play through a knee injury. Despite the initial uncertainty, he not only d...

JANUARY 20 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Notebook: Lions Sam LaPorta Reveals What Frustrated Dan Campbell LaPorta shares why Campbell was furious at recent practice.

JANUARY 18 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Fourth-down TD! Goff dots LaPorta for Lions' third score in as many drives Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff rewards head coach Dan Campbell's gutsy fourth-down call with a touchdown pass to Lions rookie tight en...

JANUARY 15 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Fourth-down TD! Goff dots LaPorta for Lions' third score in as many drives Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff rewards head coach Dan Campbell's gutsy fourth-down call with a touchdown pass to Lions rookie tight en...

JANUARY 15 • NFL.COM

Lions activate TE Sam LaPorta for playoff matchup with Rams The Detroit Lions have a key weapon returning for Sunday night’s wild-card playoff matchup with the visiting Los Angeles Rams, announcing st...

JANUARY 15 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is active while Rams safety Fuller is out for wild-card playoff game

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is active for the wild-card playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams a week after his status was put in doubt with a left knee injury

JANUARY 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rams-Lions inactives: Jordan Fuller out, Sam LaPorta active Jordan Fuller is out for the Rams tonight, but Sam LaPorta will play against the Lions

JANUARY 14 • USATODAY.COM

Brace Yourself! Is TE Sam LaPorta Playing? Brace Yourself! Los Angeles Rams at Detroit Lions Injury Key: Is TE Sam LaPorta Playing?

JANUARY 14 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Lions Sam LaPorta 'Trending in Right Direction' to Play against Rams Detroit Lions are likely going to have top tight end available.

JANUARY 14 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Lions Sam LaPorta Questionable, James Houston Out Against Rams Four players ruled out Sunday.

JANUARY 12 • KANSASCITY.COM

Lions Sam LaPorta Questionable, James Houston Out Against Rams Four players ruled out Sunday.

JANUARY 12 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Questionable after full practice LaPorta (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's wild-card game against the Rams, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

Impact LaPorta seemed like a player in danger of missing time due to the awkward manner in which his left knee bent this past Sunday against the Vikings. Officially diagnosed with a hyperextension and bone bruise in that knee, he didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, but he told Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press after the latter session that he handled some reps and was optimistic about playing this weekend. In his return to drills Friday, LaPorta was seen jogging with a large brace on the knee in question, according to Colton Pouncy of The Athletic, and the rookie tight end eventually went down as a full participant. Still, LaPorta's status won't be confirmed until approximately 90 minutes before Sunday's 8:00 p.m. ET kickoff.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

In line to take the field Friday Head coach Dan Campbell relayed that LaPorta (knee) is slated to get some work in during Friday's practice, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

Impact After being listed as a 'DNP' both Wednesday and Thursday, LaPorta's looming participation, in any capacity, in Friday's session is a step in the right direction for the tight end ahead of Sunday night's playoff opener against the Rams. Per Woodyard, Campbell added "we'll know much, much more" about LaPorta's status after the Lions' final practice of the week.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Lions record-breaking rookie tight end Sam LaPorta optimistic he will be healthy enough to face Rams

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is optimistic he will be healthy enough to play against the Los Angeles Rams in an NFC wild-card game, a week after injuring his left knee

JANUARY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Officially doesn't practice Thursday LaPorta (knee) officially didn't practice Thursday.

Impact Initially, it appeared as if LaPorta would go down as a non-participant for a second day in a row when he wasn't spotted at the portion of Thursday's session open to the media. He then told Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press afterward that he took some reps and expressed optimism about suiting up for Sunday's wild-card game against the Rams after sustaining a hyperextension and bone bruise in his left knee Week 18 versus the Vikings. In the end, those reps may have happened on the side versus during drills, but LaPorta now has only more chance for on-field work Friday before the Lions reveal his status entering the weekend. Brock Wright and James Mitchell (hand, LP on Thursday) would stand to benefit at tight end if LaPorta is inhibited or sidelined Sunday.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Sam LaPorta 'Optimistic' About Playing Rams LaPorta provides encouraging injury update.

JANUARY 11 • SUNHERALD.COM

Sam LaPorta 'Optimistic' About Playing Rams LaPorta provides encouraging injury update.

JANUARY 11 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Sam LaPorta 'Optimistic' About Playing Rams LaPorta provides encouraging injury update.

JANUARY 11 • KANSASCITY.COM

'Optimistic' Lions TE Sam LaPorta takes live practice reps Thursday Detroit’s second-leading receiver this season sparked optimism he can play through a knee injury in Sunday’s playoff game against the Los An...

JANUARY 11 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM