Footballguys on Sam LaPorta

LaPorta's 15 targets (4th among TEs) and healthy eye test warrant TE1 lineup status.

LaPorta's health was the major question mark coming into this season, and he looks healthy through the first couple of weeks. His 15 targets rank fourth among all tight ends, and his 11 receptions rank fifth. Most importantly, he passes the eye test—he doesn't look like a player managing a back injury. He threw a nifty juke after the catch on his first reception and plowed through a defender for the first down on his second catch. The source recommends getting him in your lineup as a TE1.

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