Sam LaPorta Fantasy

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta has hauled in 10 of his 11 targets for 102 yards in his first two games as a pro. The Iowa product is the No. 5 tight end in total fantasy points (PPR) through two weeks, so he carries another TE1 outlook into Week 3. Amon-Ra St. Brown (toe) and Josh Reynolds (groin) are banged up this week and turned in limited practices. If one or both of those two wideouts are out for Week 3, LaPorta's ceiling would be even higher. If they both play, he's still becoming a virtual must-start at the always-scarce tight end spot in fantasy football. Start him with confidence against the Atlanta Falcons.

Sep. 21st • 2:16 PM

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta caught five passes for 63 yards on six targets in the Lions' 37-31 overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks. The receiving yardage placed LaPorta third on the Lions, behind Amon-Ra St. Brown and Josh Reynolds. The rookie continues to have a noteworthy presence in the Lions' passing attack, posting his second-straight game with five receptions. The second-round pick is still searching for his first career NFL touchdown. He receives a plus matchup against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 3 and should be considered a top-12 option at the tight end position.

Sep. 18th • 10:05 AM

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta caught all five of his targets in his NFL debut against the Kansas City Chiefs last week. That's not a bad way to start a season and career, so he's comfortably on the fantasy radar moving forward. In Week 2, he'll face a Seattle Seahawks squad that gave up 334 passing yards to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1. That said, he has low-end TE1 upside but should produce at least TE2 numbers. It's important to remember rookies can struggle early on, so he's far from bust-proof, though. Detroit's offense played much better at home than on the road last year, meaning its pass-catchers could be in for a big day in the home opener.

Sep. 14th • 1:52 PM