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SAM LAPORTA #87 - TIGHT END - DETROIT LIONS
391 YDS •
31 REC •
5 TD
391 YDS
31 REC
5 TD
TD maven in Week 13 LaPorta caught three of six targets for six yards and two touchdowns in Thursday's 23-20 win over the Bears.
Impact LaPorta caught a three-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter and added a one-yard score in the third. Despite his modest yardage total in this game, LaPorta's usage has trended up recently; he's drawn at least six targets in four of his past five appearances after falling short of that mark in each of his first six games this season. The second-year tight end has scored five touchdowns in his last seven games, showcasing the red-zone proficiency that helped him rack up 10 regular-season TDs as a rookie in 2023. He'll look to build on his recent momentum Week 14 against the Packers, which will be another Thursday game.
5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Bears' late-game mistakes help Lions hold on for 10th straight win
Jared Goff threw two touchdown passes to Sam LaPorta to lead Detroit, but Chicago blows opportunity with poor clock management.5 DAYS AGO
HIGHLIGHT: Goff finds LaPorta for 3-yard TD Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff finds tight end Sam LaPorta for a 3-yard touchdown, the first TD of Thanksgiving 2024.
5 DAYS AGO • DETROITLIONS.COM
Sam LaPorta catches for a 3-yard Touchdown vs. Chicago Bears
5 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE
Garners six targets in return LaPorta (shoulder) finished with three receptions (six targets) for 19 yards in Sunday's 24-6 win over the Colts.
Impact LaPorta returned from a one-game absence due to a shoulder injury and finished third in targets in a run-heavy victory. The sophomore tight end actually matched his target and reception totals from his last active game (3-66-1), but with far less production this time around. With no reported setbacks, LaPorta should resume being a mid-tier fantasy option when the Lions host the Bears on Thanksgiving Day.
NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Sam LaPorta injury update and status vs. the Colts in Week 12 | Nov. 24, 2024 Sam LaPorta and the Detroit Lions match up with the Indianapolis Colts in Week 12 on Sunday at 1:00 PM ET.Watch Sam LaPorta and the Lions vs...
NOVEMBER 23 • USATODAY.COM
Clear for Week 12 LaPorta (shoulder) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game at Indianapolis, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact After sitting out this past Sunday's victory against the Jaguars due to an AC joint sprain in his shoulder that he suffered one week prior, LaPorta was listed as a full participant on injury reports Wednesday through Friday. Now that his status is confirmed for Week 12, he'll be taking on a Colts defense Sunday that has conceded the fourth-most touchdowns (six) to opposing tight ends in 11 games this season.
NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Estimated as full Wednesday LaPorta (shoulder) was a full participant at Wednesday's walkthrough.
Impact LaPorta sustained an AC joint sprain in his shoulder during a Week 10 win at Houston and wasn't able to practice in any capacity prior to being ruled out ahead of this past Sunday's victory against the Jaguars. With a full listing on the Lions' estimated practice report, he's upholding Dan Campbell's comment from earlier Wednesday, when the coach told Justin Rogers of DetroitFootball.net that LaPorta was trending toward returning to action Sunday in Indianapolis. Still, Campbell also called LaPorta, "Questionable to above," so the tight end may need to log a full practice Thursday or Friday in order to be truly in the clear for Week 12 action.
NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Trending toward playing Lions coach Dan Campbell said Wednesday that LaPorta (shoulder) is trending toward a return for Sunday's game at Indianapolis, Justin Rogers of DetroitFootball.net reports.
Impact Campbell used the term "questionable to above" as an estimation of the tight end's Week 12 status. LaPorta missed the Week 11 blowout win over Jacksonville due to an AC joint sprain, leaving Brock Wright as Detroit's top tight end (he caught his lone target for a five-yard TD).
NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Lions TE Sam LaPorta will sit out vs. Jaguars Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta will miss Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars due to a left shoulder injury.LaPorta was hurt...
NOVEMBER 16 • THESTATE.COM
Lions TE Sam LaPorta (shoulder) sitting out vs. Jaguars Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta will miss Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars due to a left shoulder injury.LaPorta was hurt...
NOVEMBER 15 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Lions TE Sam LaPorta Ruled Out of Week 11 vs Jaguars The Detroit Lions star tight end Sam LaPorta has been ruled from the team’s Week 11 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
NOVEMBER 15 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Ruled out LaPorta (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Jacksonville.
Impact LaPorta didn't practice at all this week after making an early exit from Sunday's 26-23 win at Houston. Coach Dan Campbell said Monday that the tight end is day-to-day, which suggests there's some shot he'll return Week 12 at Indianapolis (Nov. 24) or Week 13 against Chicago (Nov. 28). As for this week's game, Brock Wright figures to get most of the snaps in single-TE formations, with Shane Zylstra joining him in two-TE sets. LaPorta's absence could also free up a few extra snaps for depth WRs Tim Patrick and Kalif Raymond.
NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Not practicing LaPorta (shoulder) isn't practicing Friday, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.
Impact LaPorta hasn't practiced at all this week and thus seems unlikely to play Sunday against the Jaguars. He suffered an AC joint sprain in his shoulder during last week's win over the Texans, leaving Brock Wright as Detroit's top tight end for the fourth quarter.
NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Lions TE Sam LaPorta (shoulder) misses practice again Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta sat out his second straight practice on Thursday, raising questions about his availability for Sunday's...
NOVEMBER 14 • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM
Lions TE Sam LaPorta (shoulder) misses practice again Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta sat out his second straight practice on Thursday, raising questions about his availability for Sunday’s...
NOVEMBER 14 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Sidelined for practice again LaPorta (shoulder) isn't practicing Thursday, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.
Impact LaPorta also sat out Wednesday while recovering from an AC joint sprain in his shoulder, and a second straight absence from practice creates more concern about his availability for Sunday's game against the Jaguars. Before deciding whether LaPorta carries a designation into the Week 11 contest, the Lions will see what, if anything, the tight end is able to do at Friday's practice. If LaPorta is forced to miss his first game of the season Sunday, Brock Wright would likely step in as the Lions' top tight end, though he would be unlikely to match the target volume LaPorta typically sees when available.
NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
No practice Wednesday Coach Dan Campbell said LaPorta (shoulder) didn't practice Wednesday, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.
Impact LaPorta exited this past Sunday's win at Houston due a shoulder injury that eventually was termed an AC joint sprain. On Monday, Campbell called LaPorta day-to-day, per Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site, something that he repeated Wednesday. LaPorta will have two more chances this week to put himself in a position to be available Sunday against the Jaguars.
NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Lions' Dan Campbell provides injury update on TE Sam LaPorta LaPorta hauled in three catches for 66 yards and a score in Detroit’s win on Sunday night.
NOVEMBER 12 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Lions' Dan Campbell provides injury update on TE Sam LaPorta LaPorta hauled in three catches for 66 yards and a score in Detroit’s win on Sunday night.
NOVEMBER 12 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Day-to-day, per coach Head coach Dan Campbell relayed Monday that LaPorta is viewed as day-to day-with the shoulder injury he sustained during Week 10 action, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site r...
Impact With that in mind, Campbell indicated that he's "hopeful" LaPorta can play Sunday against the Jaguars. The tight end's status is thus worth monitoring carefully in the coming days, but if LaPorta is limited or out this weekend, Brock Wright and Shane Zylstra would be in line to see added opportunities in Week 11.
NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Lions TE Sam LaPorta (shoulder) could miss Week 11 Detroit Lions second-year tight end Sam LaPorta sustained an AC joint sprain in Sunday night’s come-from-behind victory at Houston and could...
NOVEMBER 11 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Sam LaPorta, Tristan Wirfs, Dalton Kincaid among injured in NFL's Week 10 All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs and tight ends Sam LaPorta and Dalton Kincaid were among key players injured in Week 10 of the NFL season.
NOVEMBER 11 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Dealing with sprained AC joint LaPorta (shoulder) suffered a sprained AC joint in Sunday night's 26-23 win over the Texans, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.
Impact LaPorta sustained the injury in the second half, bringing his night to a premature end. The tight end had three catches for 66 yards and a score prior to leaving the game, notching his third touchdown over the last five games. Head coach Dan Campbell said following the contest that LaPorta's injury is "not something he's super worries about," but he also added that the tight end "might miss this week." The Lions will host the Jaguars on Nov. 17 and LaPorta's status at practice will be worth monitoring ahead of the contest.
NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
