NegativeInjuryTue, July 28, 2026Listen 15:00 – 17:30
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LaPorta's herniated disc caused missed time, opening opportunity for Williams.

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Pat Fitzmaurice notes that Sam LaPorta has been dealing with a herniated disc in his back and missed significant time last year, which opens up more opportunity for Jamison Williams in the Lions' passing game.

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It's Sam Laporta, who has been dealing with a herniated disc in his back. Hopefully that's OK for him this year. But he missed significant time last year and Jamison Williams.
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Pat Fitzmaurice notes that Sam LaPorta has been dealing with a herniated disc in his back and missed significant time last year, which opens up more opportunity for Jamison Williams in the Lions' passing game.
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STACKED tags this as a negative fantasy football signal for Sam LaPorta (TE DET). LaPorta's herniated disc caused missed time, opening opportunity for Williams.
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