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Sam LaPorta

TE - Detroit Lions

  • 6' 3"
  • 245 lbs
  • Age 25
  • Iowa
Rostered In ~59% of leagues

2026 Outlook

Draft Rank (ECR)
#84
Best / Worst
#84 / #86
ADP
N/A

Availability



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Sam LaPorta (back) undergoes surgery, unlikely to return in 2025

Sam LaPorta (knee) has undergone surgery on his back, and according to HC Dan Campbell is highly unlikely to return this season.

Fantasy Impact

LaPorta's absence was felt when the Lions faced the Eagles, and they are now likely without him for the rest of the year. It's a tough break for the Lions, who were looking to get back on track and ramp up for he playoffs, but they will just have to make do with Brock Wright and their other weapons, which are many, to be fair.

Garrett Ball14 weeks ago
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Dynasty Rankings & Tiers: Tight Ends (2026 Fantasy Football) photo

Tight end is the weirdest dynasty position. The top is incredibly valuable, the middle is full of “maybe,” and the bottom is mostly just names you hope turn into something. That’s why dynasty rankings and tiers matter even more here … read more »

Image of FantasyPros Staff by FantasyPros Staff in FantasyMar 1, 2026
Rankings
ECRBestWorst# of Experts
DraftTE #7TE #7TE #87
Dynasty TE #7TE #3TE #818
ADP
Consensus
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Tight Ends-
Projections
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Projections (2026)
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History
Statistics
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Statistics (avgs.)
Rec YdsRec TdsRecsPoints
Last Week53055.3
Last 3 Weeks550.34.77.5
Season to Date54.30.34.47.4
Game Log
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Game Log
OPPRec YdsRec TdsRecsPoints
Week 10@ WAS53055.3
Week 9vs. MIN971615.7
Week 7vs. TB15031.5
Week 6@ KC551511.5
Strength of Schedule
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OppSummary
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