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Sam LaPorta

TE - Detroit Lions

  • 6' 3"
  • 245 lbs
  • Age 25
  • Iowa
Rostered In ~96% of leagues

2026 Outlook

Strength of Schedule
TE Rank: 13th
Draft Rank (ECR)
#83
Best / Worst
#65 / #86
ADP
#98

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 Ball26 weeks ago
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Rankings
ECRBestWorst# of Experts
DraftTE #7TE #5TE #831
Dynasty TE #7TE #5TE #927
ADP
Consensus
Overall#98
Tight Ends#7
Projections
(2026)
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Projections (2026)
RecsRec YdsRec TdsFumblesPoints
73.1824.45.70.2116.2
History
Statistics
(avgs.)
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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
(2026)
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Strength of Schedule (2026)
OppSummary
Next Game@ CHI14th easiest opponent
Playoffs (?)MIN, NYG, CHI14th easiest opponents
Rest of Season--14th easiest remaining opponents