TE - Detroit Lions
- 6' 3"
- 245 lbs
- Age 25
- Iowa
68°- Wk Rank (ECR)
- TE #5
- Proj.
- 8.2 pts
- Matchup (?)
Expert Note
View More NotesThe Lions and Packers game is set up to be a fantasy feast. These two offenses severely outmatch the opposing defenses, leading to a buffet of fantasy points. It was recently reported that LaPorta is not happy with his current contract situation with the Lions. If he wants to show the organization he deserves to be paid, there should be plenty of opportunity in this matchup. That said, the Packers are holding the TE position to the sixth-fewest fantasy points per game. One narrative may be that this is a difficult matchup. However, you could easily write another narrative where this becomes a shootout, and you want every piece you can. Regardless of which you choose, LaPorta remains locked in as a TE1 this week.
Player News
View More NewsSam LaPorta caught five passes for 88 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 45-21 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Fantasy Impact
LaPorta looked great again on Sunday, finishing as Detroit's leading receiver with 88 yards and a touchdown on five catches against the Cardinals. He has been playing very well and remains a must-start fantasy option for the time being.
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Rankings
View More Rankings| ECR | Best | Worst | # of Experts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 | TE #5 | TE #4 | TE #7 | 39 |
| Rest of Season | TE #6 | TE #4 | TE #6 | 5 |
| Dynasty | TE #6 | TE #5 | TE #7 | 5 |
| Recs | Rec Yds | Rec Tds | Fumbles | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | 55.1 | 0.4 | 0 | 8.2 |
History
| Rec Yds | Rec Tds | Recs | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last Week | 18 | 0 | 1 | 1.8 |
| Last 3 Weeks | 63.3 | 0.7 | 4.7 | 10.3 |
| Season to Date | 55.7 | 0.5 | 4.7 | 8.6 |
Game Log
View More Games| OPP | Rec Yds | Rec Tds | Recs | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 | vs. GB | 18 | 0 | 1 | 1.8 |
| Week 5 | @ ARI | 88 | 1 | 5 | 14.8 |
| Week 4 | @ CAR | 84 | 1 | 8 | 14.4 |
| Week 3 | vs. NYJ | 44 | 0 | 3 | 4.4 |
| Opp | Summary | |
|---|---|---|
| Next Game | vs. GB | 30th easiest opponent |
| Next 3 Games | MIN, MIA, NE | 16th easiest opponents |
| Playoffs (?) | MIN, NYG, CHI | 29th easiest opponents |
| Rest of Season | -- | 23rd easiest remaining opponents |
