SAM LAPORTA NEWS

Can't-Miss Play: Trick play TD! Goff's intentional stumble is Oscar-worthy on scoring strike The Detroit Lions score a 21-yard touchdown against as quarterback Jared Goff fakes a stumble to fool the Chicago Bears and finds tight end...

APRIL 17 • NFL.COM

Lions in unfamiliar territory, picking late in NFL draft and trying to keep talented roster intact

The Detroit Lions are in unfamiliar territory

APRIL 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Impressive touchdown grab in loss LaPorta recorded six receptions on seven targets for 51 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 45-31 divisional-round loss to the Commanders.

Impact LaPorta was overshadowed by both positive and negative performances throughout the Lions' offense, though he remained a steady pass catcher. The highlight of his performance was an impressive one-handed touchdown from two yards away midway through the second quarter. While LaPorta's production dipped in his second pro season, he remained a key part of the offense with 11 catches of at least 20 yards and eight touchdowns across 17 total games. He'll remain a key to the offense in 2025, particularly around the end zone.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: One-handed TD catch! LaPorta goes for six Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff throws a 2-yard touchdown pass while being tackled to tight end Sam LaPorta who makes spectacular one-h...

JANUARY 19 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Lions' Sam LaPorta Snags Catch of the Year Contender for TD vs. Commanders The Detroit tight end made one of the best catches of the season to give the Lions the lead in the NFC divisional round on Saturday.

JANUARY 19 • SI.COM

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JANUARY 17

Detroit Lions Make Historic Sam LaPorta Announcement Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta just put together another impressive campaign through the 2024 NFL regular season.

JANUARY 10 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

'Best play I've ever seen': The 10 must-see plays of 2024 NFL regular season

The 2024 NFL season has included many exciting plays, but which ones were the best? Here are the top 10 must-see of the regular season.

JANUARY 6

Sam LaPorta Makes NFL History During Lions-Vikings Lions announce historic news.

JANUARY 6 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Seven catches in Week 18 win LaPorta caught all seven of his targets for 63 yards caught six of seven targets for 77 yards in Sunday's 31-9 win over the Vikings.

Impact LaPorta tied his season high in catches, though he failed to score after producing four touchdowns in the previous five games. The second-year tight end rebounded from a slow start to finish the regular season with 60 catches for 726 yards and seven touchdowns on 83 targets. Those numbers are all down significantly from LaPorta's 86-catch, 10-touchdown rookie regular season, but all will be forgiven if LaPorta steps up in the postseason. The top-seeded Lions will open the playoffs with a bye before hosting a game in the NFC divisional round.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps rolling in Week 17 win LaPorta brought in six of eight targets for 64 yards and a touchdown in the Lions' 40-34 win over the 49ers on Monday night.

Impact LaPorta finished second in receptions and receiving yards while also tying for the runner-up spot in targets for the Lions on the night. The second-year tight end recorded a touchdown for the second straight game when he brought in a six-yard scoring pass from Jared Goff early in the third quarter, and LaPorta now has at least four catches in four straight contests for the first time this season. LaPorta should once again play a key role in a Week 18 home matchup against the Vikings that will determine the winner of both the NFC North and NFC's No. 1 seed.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Goff caps masterful drive with 6-yard TD pass to LaPorta Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff caps masterful drive with 6-yard touchdown pass to tight end Sam LaPorta.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Six TDs in past 10 games LaPorta caught four of seven targets for 43 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-17 win over the Bears.

Impact A 21-yard touchdown catch on a trick play in the third quarter accounted for just under half of LaPorta's yards. The touchdown catch was LaPorta's sixth in the last 10 games after he opened the season with a four-game touchdown drought. LaPorta and the Lions will travel to San Francisco for Monday Night Football in Week 17.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Tight Ends for Fantasy Football Week 16 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em advice on the TE position for fantasy football week 16, led by Sam LaPorta and Kyle Pitts.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Best performance of season LaPorta recorded seven receptions on 10 targets for 111 yards in Sunday's 48-42 loss to the Bills.

Impact Several of Detroit's primary pass catchers posted inflated stat lines as Jared Goff was forced to take to the air 59 times in negative game script. LaPorta delivered his best yardage total of the season as a result, highlighted by long gains of 31 and 22 yards to record the second 100-yard performance of his career. The Lions aren't likely to be down multiple scores often for the rest of the campaign making this an outlier performance, though it was positive to see LaPorta finish second on the team in targets.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lions predicted to select 17-TD, 6'6 tight end to pair with Sam LaPorta | Sporting News The Detroit Lions are predicted to select a talented tight end in the 2025 NFL Draft to pair with Sam LaPorta

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lions star Sam LaPorta's NFL record broken by Brock Bowers in Week 14 | Sporting News A record set by Detroit Lions' star Sam LaPorta was broken on Sunday by Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Second-leading pass catcher in win LaPorta brought in five of seven targets for 54 yards in the Lions' 34-31 win over the Packers on Thursday night.

Impact LaPorta tied multiple teammates for second in receptions and finished as the runner-up in receiving yards to Jameson Williams on the night. The talented tight end also tied Tim Patrick for second in targets during what was one of LaPorta's busiest games yet this season. The catch total was LaPorta's second highest of 2024 and the targets qualified as a new season high, sending him into a Week 15 home showdown against the Bills on Sunday, Dec. 15 with plenty of momentum.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 2, 2024

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.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • 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.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

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.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • DETROITLIONS.COM

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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE