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Davis Mattek fantasy football takes on Sam LaPorta
Every source-backed video insight STACKED has extracted from Davis Mattek about Sam LaPorta.
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All Davis Mattek insights about Sam LaPorta
NegativeMatchupOct 29, 2026
LaPorta faces structural pass protection risks against the Vikings' aggressive blitz scheme. The Lions may need to keep him in to block more frequently, which could reduce his pass game involvement and route participation in this matchup.PositiveValueSep 10, 2026
Sam LaPorta is considered a highly affordable DFS option at $4,400, making him a key component for building high-upside, multi-player stacks from the Lions offense.PositiveValueMay 22, 2026
Sam LaPorta is a primary draftable piece in the Lions' best ball stack against Chicago; the Lions carry a 24-point implied total in this game, which Davis Mattek rates as the number one overall game for stacking if played in Detroit. LaPorta is identified as a core stack piece alongside David Gibbs Jr. and Amon-Ra St. Brown, with no other draftable players after this trio.NegativeRoleNo date
LaPorta is included in a draft team build, indicating he is being considered as a viable option in the current draft environment.PositiveProjectionNo date
LaPorta has significant yardage upside in the Lions offense, which has money to be made given Jared Goff's consistent 4,100+ passing yard seasons.PositiveValueNo date
Sam LaPorta has risen in ADP over the last month compared to Kyle Pitts, and there is significant upside in the Lions offense with Jared Goff's consistent passing yards.PositiveValueNo date
Sam LaPorta has risen in ADP over the last month and never falls anymore like Pitts does, with significant yardage opportunity in the Lions offense.