SAM LAPORTA NEWS

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

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

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

Can't-Miss Play: 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 • NFL.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Goff delivers 4-yard strike to LaPorta for Lions TD Quarterback Jared Goff delivers a 4-yard strike to tight end Sam LaPorta for the second Detroit Lions touchdown.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • DETROITLIONS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Goff lasers tight-window pass to LaPorta for 35-yard gain Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff's tight-window laser dots Lions rookie tight end Sam LaPorta for a 35-yard gain.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Goff's tight-window laser dots LaPorta for 35-yard gain Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff's tight-window laser dots Lions rookie tight end Sam LaPorta for a 35-yard gain.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • NFL.COM

Florio's start/sit decision on Sam LaPorta in Week 4 | 'NFL Fantasy Live' NFL Network's Michael F. Florio reveals whether or not he's starting Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta in Week 4 of the 2023 season in fan...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • NFL.COM

Fantasy Football: Waiver targets for Week 4 We comb through the waivers for Week 4 and find the best options for you to add to your roster to push towards a fantasy championship

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

What We Learned in NFL Week 3: C.J. Stroud might be special; rookie DBs turning heads

Is C.J. Stroud already ascending? Is a rookie cornerback mimicking Sauce Gardner's incredible 2022 campaign? We take you through what we've...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Is Adam Thielen a top waiver add? Is Sam LaPorta a must-start? 11 important fantasy football questions after Week 3 Is Adam Thielen a top waiver add? Is Sam LaPorta a must-start? KC Joyner answers the 11 most pressing fantasy football questions

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Every Sam LaPorta catch from 84-yard game Week 3 Watch every Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta catch from an 84-yard game against the Atlanta Falcons.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Can't-Miss Play: Jared Goff unleashes 45-yard TD bomb to wide-open Sam LaPorta Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff unleashes a 45-yard touchdown bomb to wide-open tight end Sam LaPorta.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • NFL.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Goff unleashes 45-yard TD bomb to wide-open LaPorta Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff unleashes a 45-yard touchdown bomb to wide-open tight end Sam LaPorta.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Heiden on LaPorta's growth at tight end Tight ends coach Steve Heiden talks at the podium about the team's next man up mentality and how rookie TE Sam LaPorta has progressed and wh...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Should you start or sit Sam LaPorta in Week 2? | 'NFL Fantasy Live' NFL Network's Michael F. Florio breaks down his start-sit fantasy decision for Week 2 regarding Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta vs. the...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • NFL.COM

Lions notes: LaPorta shows dual-threat potential; Vaitai shines in return to action When the Detroit Lions drafted Sam LaPorta in April, it was understood what kind of passing-game weapon the team was getting.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM

What we learned in NFL Week 1: Dolphins leveled up, terrifying Cowboys, standout rookies

What did we learn from the first 15 games of Week 1? FOX Sports' NFL writers take you through the league, from the Dolphins adjusting and im...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Fantasy football 2023 sleepers: Chigoziem Okonkwo, Dalton Kincaid, Sam LaPorta and 6 degrees of high-upside tight ends A look at six potential sleeper picks in 2023 fantasy football leagues with an aim toward putting them in six different categories of drafta...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM

2023-24 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Odds and Favorites

See current odds on the 2023-24 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, with favorites, longshots, stats and betting insights.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE

Sam LaPorta NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Odds and Props 2023

See current odds on Sam LaPorta to win NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, with stats, player props and betting insights.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE