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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
NegativeValueJul 30, 2026
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.NegativeProjectionJul 30, 2026
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.NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026
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.PositiveProjectionJul 30, 2026
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).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 8, 2026
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.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.