Fantasy Football Counselor on Sam LaPorta

PodcastFantasy Football Draft Strategy: 5 Rules to WIN Your Draft in 2026!August 18, 2026

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Sam Laporta got them later, crushed it last year.

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Laporta was a successful late-round pick

The source cites Sam Laporta as a successful late-round tight end draft pick from previous years.

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Sam LaPortaPositiveUsage

Lions (vs Vikings): Personnel on dropbacks: 12 at 48%, 11 at 32%, 13 at 13%. RBs: Jahmyr Gibbs: 68% opp share, 62% rush att share, 63% route share, 1...

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Sam LaPortaNegativeRole

LaPorta allowed a sack and struggled in pass protection; 3 catches for 33 yards.

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Sam LaPortaNegativeRole

LaPorta allowed a sack and struggled as a blocker against Minnesota's blitz despite 3 catches.

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Sam LaPortaNegativeUsage

LaPorta had quiet Week 7 performance on National Tight Ends Day.

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Sam LaPortaNegativeProjection

LaPorta quiet on National Tight Ends Day; underperformed Week 7 expectations.

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Sam LaPortaPositiveUsage

LaPorta scored a first-quarter touchdown vs. Vikings in Week 8.

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