Yahoo Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden on Sam LaPorta

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I just want to take like the upside swings of Sam LaPorta and Ricky Pearsall and Herndon Fannin... Yeah, then then Kenny Gainwell.

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Sam LaPorta is preferred as an upside swing over Kenny Gainwell at the ninth round, ninth pick draft position.

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Sam LaPorta holds 15.2 trade value in Week 2.

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LaPorta's zone-blocking and combination blocks are versatile elements in Lions' run game.

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LaPorta's expected target share will limit opportunities for secondary receivers

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LaPorta had a step from the 1-yard line but was overthrown in Week 1.

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