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Fantasy Football Today fantasy football takes on Sam LaPorta
Every source-backed podcast insight STACKED has extracted from Fantasy Football Today about Sam LaPorta.
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All Fantasy Football Today insights about Sam LaPorta
PositiveUsageSep 3, 2026
The source is high on Sam LaPorta due to the Lions' high-powered offense and a defense that has suffered significant losses, which may force the team to be more pass-heavy. LaPorta is expected to benefit from offensive coordinator Drew Petsing's tendency to utilize tight ends in the short-area passing game, similar to the Trey McBride usage pattern.PositiveValueSep 3, 2026
The source targets Sam LaPorta if he is available at a draft spot where other top tight ends might be taken before the next pick.PositiveValueSep 3, 2026
The source targets Sam LaPorta early, noting they recently drafted him in round six and consider him a top-tier tight end option.PositiveValueSep 3, 2026
Sam LaPorta is a must-start tight end in the third tier, projected to be a reliable weekly contributor who won't be a 'black hole' in fantasy lineups.PositiveValueSep 3, 2026
The source prefers Sam LaPorta over Tucker Kraft as a draft target.PositiveProjectionAug 27, 2026
Sam Laporta has received a significant boost in the source's projections due to the tight end-friendly coaching system he inherited from Arizona. The source has given Laporta a boost because of the tight end-friendly head coach, indicating improved offensive role and target opportunity in his new situation.PositiveValueAug 26, 2026
Heath highlights that LaPorta's ADP has fallen to the 99th overall pick (TE8) in recent drafts, which represents amazing value for a player with his upside.NegativeUsageAug 26, 2026
Heath expresses concern that LaPorta has not proven he can be an elite tight end when Jameson Williams is heavily involved in the offense, noting that LaPorta's targets per game dropped significantly when Williams' role increased.NegativeInjuryAug 26, 2026
Heath notes that while LaPorta has dealt with a hip injury in the preseason, there have been no reports of structural or ligament damage, and he has returned to practice.PositiveValueAug 25, 2026
Sam LaPorta is considered a great value pick when drafted later in drafts.NegativeInjuryAug 24, 2026
Heath has not moved LaPorta in his rankings, noting that the injury appears to be a minor hip bruise rather than a significant ligament or muscular issue.NegativeValueAug 21, 2026
Sam LaPorta is dealing with a hip injury. Adam Aizer is not drafting him at his current price but would consider him in round seven if he falls, noting that his ADP may drop behind Pitts and Kraft.NegativeInjuryAug 21, 2026
LaPorta is questionable for Week 1 with a hip injury, which is concerning given his history of back issues that sidelined him for the second half of last season. Jamie suggests buying the dip if he slips in drafts due to his high-potential system.PositiveValueAug 19, 2026
Heath loves Sam LaPorta as a round six target, viewing him as a high-end value at the position.PositiveProjectionAug 18, 2026
Heath Cummings is all-in on Sam LaPorta, expecting him to be the focal point of the offense under new OC Drew Petsing. Cummings projects LaPorta to reach 120 targets and compete for the TE1 overall finish. He prefers LaPorta over Tucker Craft, Tyler Warren, and Kyle Pitts.PositiveProjectionAug 13, 2026
Sam Laporta is a league-winning tight end candidate who could reach 1,000 yards and double-digit touchdowns; he benefits from a high-target-share system under Drew Petzing and a favorable indoor-heavy schedule.PositiveValueAug 8, 2026
Dave Richard views Sam LaPorta as a better value than Kyle Pitts, noting it is a "crime" that LaPorta is currently being drafted behind Pitts at his 75th overall ADP.PositiveValueJul 23, 2026
Joe Pisapia includes Sam Laporta as a viable tight end alternative to Harold Fannin, suggesting he can be taken ahead of Fannin as part of a more strategic tight end selection approach.PositiveInjuryJul 22, 2026
Sam Laporta was fully cleared for training camp after suffering a herniated disc in his back. Dave Richard ranks Laporta as the fifth-ranked tight end in his personal rankings, while Jamie Eisenberg ranks him sixth. Laporta is going 82nd overall in Fantasy Pro's ADP as the eighth tight end, right after Tucker Kraft and essentially tied with Harold Finnegan Jr.PositiveProjectionJul 16, 2026
Laporta has been tight end 3, 9, and 7 in his three seasons and is currently being drafted around 95th overall (tight end 6-7). He's mentioned as a potential leap candidate but came into 2025 hurt and had a slow start before closing strong.PositiveProjectionJul 2, 2026
Laporta could potentially outscore Trey McBride, making him a viable alternative at the tight end position with more upside.PositiveProjectionJun 30, 2026
LaPorta should benefit the most from Drew Petsky's hiring in Detroit; Petsky has a strong track record of utilizing tight ends, with his tight ends seeing at least 33.1% target share annually in Arizona and top-six multi-tight end personnel sets.PositiveRoleJun 25, 2026
Sam Laporta had a great rookie season and gets a huge coaching upgrade, making him an attractive tight end prospect.PositiveInjuryJun 4, 2026
There is some uncertainty regarding Sam Laporta's health as he is currently not participating and there is no clear timetable for his return.PositiveProjectionJun 4, 2026
With Drew Petsing as the new offensive coordinator, Sam Laporta is expected to see an increase in targets, potentially returning to his 2023 average of over seven targets per game.PositiveProjectionJun 4, 2026
Sam Laporta is currently being drafted as tight end 7, indicating strong expectations for his performance this season.PositiveValueJun 4, 2026
Sam Laporta is currently being drafted as tight end 7 and is going 95th overall, indicating he is viewed as a valuable option at his position.PositiveSleeperMay 29, 2026
Sam Laporta is viewed as a solid tight end option with a good fit in Detroit's offense, likely leading to increased target opportunities.PositiveBreakoutMay 19, 2026
Sam Laporta has the potential to exceed his career high of 14 points per game, especially with a new offensive coordinator who favors tight ends.NegativeValueNo date
Round six is an early pick for Laporta; the key question is whether new offensive coordinator Drew Petzing will feature him like he did Trey McBride in Arizona, or whether the presence of Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams will limit his role. The source believes the market is drafting him appropriately as a middle-of-the-top-10 tight end (5–8 range), comparable to Kyle Pitts, Cole Kmet, and Tucker Kraft.NegativeProjectionNo date
Laporta has been touchdown-dependent and inconsistent: TE1 in his rookie year due to 10 touchdowns, then TE16 in the first 11 games of 2024 before resurgence in the final six games. The source notes he has 'so many nothing weeks' and expresses concern about his volatility. Detroit's defense ranked 23rd, 7th, and 22nd in the last three years; when ranked 7th, the team was 16th in pass attempts per game, limiting volume.NegativeRoleNo date
Laporta was better than all rookie tight ends last year and in his rookie season, outperforming Brock Bowers, Tatum Musselman, and Jared Smock in fantasy points per game despite receiving only 5.4 targets per game. His rookie year featured Jameson Williams as a non-factor, and the source frames target competition with Williams as a false concern: when Laporta is on the field, Williams must adjust, not vice versa.PositiveProjectionNo date
Laporta's career averages exceed Trey McBride's career highs across key efficiency metrics: 8.3 yards per target (vs. McBride's 7.8 career high), 7.9% touchdown rate (vs. McBride's 6.5% career high), and 2.05 fantasy points per target (vs. McBride's 1.87 best). If Laporta receives McBride's volume, he projects as tight end one; even with Amon-Ra St. Brown present, he could see 120 targets (his rookie volume when he finished TE1).PositiveProjectionNo date
If LaPorta performs like he did in his rookie season or takes a step forward, it will hurt Jamison Williams' production, indicating LaPorta is expected to be a significant factor in the Lions' passing game and a key target for Jared Goff, supporting his value as a tight end option.