Fantasy Life Articles on Sam LaPorta
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Sam LaPorta dealt with a herniated disc in 2025, which saw him miss the final eight games of the season. In the nine games he was healthy, he logged 40 receptions, 489 yards, and three TDs, averaging 54.3 yards a game. LaPorta also notably led all tight ends in that timespan in receiving after the catch...Drew Petzing served as the offensive coordinator in Arizona this past season, where Trey McBride saw incredible usage.
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LaPorta's healthy-game efficiency and new tight-end-friendly OC system project strong 2026 upside.
LaPorta dealt with a herniated disc in 2025 that caused him to miss the final eight games of the season. In the nine games he was healthy, he logged 40 receptions, 489 yards, and three TDs, averaging 54.3 yards per game. LaPorta notably led all tight ends in that timespan in receiving after the catch, an important metric when considering the stack of offensive talent competing for targets in Detroit. With new offensive coordinator Drew Petzing arriving from Arizona (where Trey McBride ran 699 routes, over 110 more than the next tight end in 2025), LaPorta should thrive in a tight-end-friendly system where offensive efficiency could lead to double-digit opportunities to score touchdowns.
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