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Tight end Sam LaPorta played 93% of the snaps. His backup, Brock Wright, played 76% of the snaps, and third-stringer Tyler Conklin played 31% of the snaps.

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LaPorta's 93% snap share reflects heavy tight end usage in Lions' scheme.

Tight end Sam LaPorta played 93% of snaps in Lions' game vs. Vikings, part of Detroit's strategy to deploy multiple tight ends and backs in pass protection against Minnesota's blitz scheme. LaPorta was key in protection alongside backup Brock Wright (76% of snaps) and third-stringer Tyler Conklin (31% of snaps).