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Underdog Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden fantasy football takes on Sam LaPorta
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All Underdog Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden insights about Sam LaPorta
NegativeUsageSep 15, 2026
Sam LaPorta is expected to remain a significant part of the Lions' passing attack, which will naturally limit the target share available for secondary receivers like Kalif Raymond.NegativeInjuryAug 20, 2026
Sam LaPorta is dealing with a hip injury that could potentially linger into the season. While the source notes that fantasy football physios suggest it is likely a contusion rather than a pull, the injury status is being monitored closely for his availability in upcoming preseason weeks.PositiveValueJul 31, 2026
TE15 in expected half-PPR points last year with 5.4 targets per game through 10 games before back injury; ranked second in success rate, fourth in EPA per target, and fifth in yards per target. Despite being drafted as TE5-7 while finishing TE15 in expected points, the source identifies multiple upside paths: Lions' dome games, weak divisional defenses, and scheme fit. The source states 'I really like his price tag' and is 'in love with Sam LaPorta this year,' citing coaching tree context (Drew Pettigrew, Kevin Stefanski, Norv Turner) that historically targets tight ends at 32-34% rates, similar to Trey McBride's breakout season. He needs more volume than current ADP suggests to pay off, but the source sees the Lions' heavy use of 13-personnel sets (third most over last two seasons, second most passing plays, tied for most 15+ yard passing plays with 28) positioning LaPorta as the lead pass catcher in explosive moments alongside Amon-Ra St. Brown.PositiveBreakoutJun 24, 2026
Can make a huge case for Sam LaPorta to have a massive bounce back in the Drew Petzing offense.NegativeInjuryJun 5, 2026
LaPorta is coming off a significant back injury that resulted in immediate placement on injured reserve last year, though he recently returned to jogging at OTAs.PositiveValueJun 5, 2026
The analyst is talking himself more and more into Sam LaPorta as tight end seven overall in the ninth round.PositiveProjectionJun 5, 2026
LaPorta averages nearly 16 fantasy points per game in games above a 75% route share, showing significant upside if his route participation increases.PositiveProjectionJun 5, 2026
LaPorta has spike week potential with five weeks scattered throughout the season where he could have 95% route participation in heavy sets.PositiveUsageJun 5, 2026
LaPorta has shown 0.7 fantasy points per route run in multi-tight end sets over his career, ranking behind only Puka Nakua, JSN, DeVonte Adams, and Stefon Diggs among wide receivers over the past two years.PositiveBreakoutNo date
Sam LaPorta is a high-priority target and TE5, expected to benefit from a high-scoring Lions offense, a weak secondary, and positive touchdown regression. The source is drafting him heavily, citing his health and his role as a primary or secondary read in a scheme that prioritizes tight ends, including his versatility in 12 personnel. He is considered a benchmark for elite tight end production.PositiveValueNo date
Tight end target in the seventh round; the source was actively eyeing Laaporta at this draft position but was unable to select him due to another team's pick.PositiveValueNo date
The source was actively targeting Sam LaPorta in the seventh round as a tight end value pick but was beaten to the selection by another drafter. The speaker's interest in LaPorta at this draft position suggests confidence in the tight end's value relative to his ADP, indicating he was viewed as an attractive target before being selected.PositiveRoleNo date
Not the biggest tight end but Ben Johnson masks that in Detroit's offense with cheat motions and stacking opportunities, providing comparable context for Chigo Okonkwo's potential.PositiveValueNo date
Sam LaPorta is preferred as an upside swing over Kenny Gainwell at the ninth round, ninth pick draft position.