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After missing Week 11 with a shoulder injury, the Detroit Lions will have Sam LaPorta back in the starting lineup in Week 12 against the Indianapolis Colts, per NFL insider Tom Pelissero. With a slow start to the 2024 season, LaPorta has picked it up slightly in recent weeks. He has three touchdowns in his […]

The Detroit Lions continue to dominate teams week in and week out, and things may get worse for the opposition as they may get a key contributor back soon. Tight end Sam LaPorta missed their last game against the Jacksonville Jaguars with a shoulder injury, but head coach Dan Campell had some good news about […]

After missing back-to-back practices ahead of their Week 11 matchup with the Jaguars, Detroit Lions star tight end Sam LaPorta is officially ruled out of the contest due to a shoulder injury, per NBC Sports. LaPorta exited Week 10 against the Texans early after sustaining a left shoulder injury, eventually leading him to miss the […]

Tampa Bay’s Tristan Wirfs got good news on the injury front while Cowboys’ standout Dak Prescott is mulling over the potential for surgery. Those items are part of the NFL Week 10 injury roundup that leads with standout tight ends Dalton Kincaid and Sam LaPorta. Kincaid suffered a knee injury during the Buffalo Bills’ dominant […]

It’s already Week 9 of the NFL season if you can believe that. Playoff teams are starting to emerge and the contenders and pretenders will start to become more and more clear. The same can be said in your fantasy football league. A few moves per week can make the difference between making the playoffs […]

The Detroit Lions are looking like the best team in the NFL heading into Week 8. Detroit played an excellent game in Week 7 against an undefeated Minnesota squad and headed them their first L of the season. The Lions did not skip a beat after losing Aidan Hutchinson for the season with a gruesome […]

The Detroit Lions came out of Week Three with a win over the Cardinals in Arizona. With the 20-13 victory, Detroit improved to 2-1 on the season. Nonetheless, it appeared to be a costly win for the team as the Lions lost tight end Sam LaPorta to an ankle injury and safety Brian Branch to […]

The Detroit Lions are getting some good news ahead of a key Monday night game against the Seattle Seahawks. Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is expected to suit up and be available for the team, per ESPN. LaPorta sprained an ankle that left him limited in practice for Detroit. LaPorta has eight receptions for 94 […]

The Detroit Lions are approaching a crucial Monday Night Football matchup against the 3-0 Seattle Seahawks. Seattle has given Detroit fits the last few times they have played, but each game was an exciting shootout. The Lions may have one of their young receivers back in action for Week 4 thanks to some positive injury […]

The Detroit Lions had a few injuries in Week 3 against the Arizona Cardinals, with one of them being to their tight end Sam LaPorta. LaPorta sprained his ankle on a touchdown against the Cardinals and was able to return to the game but in a limited fashion. Ahead of their Week 4 game against […]

Fantasy football season is fully underway, and managers everywhere will be preparing for an important week of action in Week 4. Teams are starting to come into more focus, with lineup locks being established, and benches being solidified. The campaign is still young, so there’s time for your fortunes to change, regardless of whether you’ve […]

There were a plethora of injuries suffered around the NFL in Week 3, with multiple teams losing key players throughout Sunday’s action. Some of the injuries are serious and some are more minor, but these early-season injuries can shape how a team’s season is going to go, or if they’re going to be able to […]

Although the Detroit Lions beat the Arizona Cardinals 20-13 on Sunday, it didn’t come without sacrifice. Second-year tight end Sam LaPorta was carted off with an ankle injury after a “hook and ladder” trick play touchdown with Jahmyr Gibbs at the end of the first half. Luckily, though, the injury doesn’t appear to be major, […]

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta suffered an apparent injury in Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals, as he was carted off just before halftime. Sam LaPorta is being carted to the locker room pic.twitter.com/eAulGVoeZB — FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) September 22, 2024 The Lions completed an incredible play, as Jared Goff threw to Amon-Ra […]

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta has started off the 2024-25 NFL season in a sophomore slump. In a smattering of upsets around the league in Week 2, the Lions couldn’t do much to stop the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and they failed to be the strong offense that they were in their Week 1 victory. […]

As Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season kicks off, Fantasy Football managers are scrambling to finalize their rosters. Sure, quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers tend to dominate the early rounds of fantasy drafts. However, the tight end position is often overlooked. Yet, a reliable tight end can be the difference between a playoff […]

With the Detroit Lions season almost underway, they will be led once again by star quarterback Jared Goff who is coming off of signing a four-year, $212 million contract. Lions general manager Brad Holmes who spoke to the media Thursday about a bevy of topics, touched on Goff and the type of player he is […]

We are at the time of the year where your fantasy football drafts are starting up, and positional rankings are near the top of your draft preparation. From looking through positional tiers and handcuffs to understanding target share and snap workload, this time of the year is what helps you build out your championship roster. […]

The Detroit Lions didn’t have to wait too long to find another high-level tight end after trading T.J. Hockenson to the Minnesota Vikings. Sam LaPorta made an impact right away in his rookie season, giving Jared Goff another target in the passing game and establishing himself as a star in the making. LaPorta was second […]

The Detroit Lions have a lot of work to do if they have any designs of winning the NFC North again next season. The division includes new faces at quarterback including JJ McCarthy and Sam Darnold of the Vikings, along with number one overall pick Caleb Williams of the Chicago Bears. Lions QB Jared Goff […]

To help wrap our NFL positional rankings, we are moving onto the tight end position, which has a healthy mix of young and old talent. While there are plenty of household names in our 2024 NFL TE Power Rankings, it feels like this season is when the changing of the guard officially happens. While the […]

The final installment of our way-too-early 2024 fantasy football preview is for the tight end position. With rookies like Trey McBride and Sam LaPorta taking the fantasy community by storm last season, who could surprise this year? There was not a lot of movement this offseason for free-agent tight ends, so the household names you […]

For a second straight season, one of the hottest up-and-coming head coaches in the league is turning down offers. The Detroit Lions’ second-year offensive coordinator, Ben Johnson, is deciding to stay with where he has now called home for the last five seasons, where he originally started as an offensive quality control coach before making […]

The Detroit Lions are gearing up for an intense NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers. Fortunately, the Lions received a positive injury report update on rookie tight end Sam LaPorta. Sam LaPorta inching toward a return to the field for Detroit The Lions’ updated injury report indicated LaPorta (knee) was upgraded to a […]

With the San Francisco 49ers scheduled to take on the Detroit Lions at home this weekend, the prevailing thought among many is that quarterback Brock Purdy is the x-factor. After all, Purdy was absent for Coach Kyle Shanahan’s team vs. the Philadelphia Eagles in their devastating NFC Title Game loss last season in the City […]

The Detroit Lions are headed to the NFC Championship Game versus the San Francisco 49ers this weekend. Unfortunately, though, the Lions have to go on the road for the game and will not be in the confines of Ford Field among the Detroit faithful. Instead, they’ll be off to Levi’s Stadium, where the 49ers are […]

The Detroit Lions aim to continue their Super Bowl run but must get through the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. It should be a good game, however, there’s been a concern that Sam LaPorta may not play due to injury. Now, we finally know his status for this divisional playoff round matchup. LaPorta is officially […]

The Detroit Lions are coming off of their first playoff win since the early 1990s and are favored by 6.5 points to win another playoff game in Motown. The Lions got an update on a star receiving option for QB Jared Goff recently that could shift the balance of power in Sunday’s game. Opposing Buccaneers […]

The Detroit Lions defeated the Los Angeles Rams 24-23 in their Wild Card clash on Sunday. Lions tight end Sam LaPorta’s injury status was a major topic of discussion before the game, but he was ultimately made available for the contest. LaPorta is still dealing with a knee injury despite playing against the Rams. However, […]

With the Detroit Lions’ Divisional Round playoff game set for this Sunday at 3 p.m., the Lions will be tasked with continuing their success against the red hot Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Detroit Lions won their first playoff game since the early 90s this past Sunday, setting off tearful celebrations in the stands of Ford […]

As the Detroit Lions players prepared for their Wild Card meeting with the Los Angeles Rams, it wasn’t lost on them how much hosting a playoff game meant to the people of Detroit. That pride shined through as the Lions defeated the Rams 24-23 to move onto the playoffs’ divisional round. “The city needed this […]

It looks like Detroit Lions rookie tight end Sam LaPorta is going to give it a go in the Wild Card game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. LaPorta suffered a bone bruise and hyperextended knee in Week 18, ands earlier reports mentioned he’s “trending in the right direction to play” in the Rams […]

The Detroit Lions are currently preparing to battle the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday in an NFC Wild Card playoff game. Detroit’s major question heading into the affair is whether or not tight end Sam LaPorta, who is dealing with a knee injury, will be available. LaPorta is officially being listed as questionable for Sunday’s […]

Rookie tight end Sam LaPorta has become a crucial part of the Detroit Lions offense. With the Lions looking to continue their historic season, LaPorta isn’t trying to miss Detroit’s playoff matchup against the Rams. The tight end got some reps in at practice and says he is “optimistic,” about playing against the Rams, via […]

Detroit Lions rookie tight end Sam LaPorta suffered a hyperextended knee against the Minnesota Vikings in the season finale on Sunday, and head coach Dan Campbell gave a bit of a murky update on him ahead of Sunday Night’s Wild Card game against the Los Angeles Rams. “He’s improving,” Dan Campbell said, via Colton Pouncy […]

Is there a chance of Sam LaPorta returning for the Detroit Lions’ Wild Card game after suffering a knee injury in Week 18? The star tight end received a pivotal update from head coach Dan Campbell on Monday, via Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. “#Lions HC Dan Campbell said TE Sam LaPorta has an […]

The Detroit Lions lost rookie sensation Sam LaPorta to injury on Sunday, and with the tight end’s availability for the playoffs in question, Zach Ertz’ name immediately began to circulate as a potential replacement. Ertz already has a connection to this Detroit coaching staff. His position coach with the Arizona Cardinals, Steve Heiden, holds the […]

The Detroit Lions are fighting for a top-two seed in the NFC. However, the offense took a blow in the Week 18 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings when rookie stud Sam LaPorta suffered a knee injury. It didn’t look good, but he was able to walk to the blue medical tent on his own will, […]

The Detroit Lions were hoping Sam LaPorta would be a strong TJ Hockenson replacement when they selected the tight end in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft. In his rookie season, LaPorta has shown the Lions he can be much more than just a replacement. LaPorta caught a two-yard touchdown pass early in […]