BobbyLayne
Footballguy
LaPorta practiced in full Friday, removed from the injury report, no designation heading into Week 7
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TE Sam LaPorta, DET (2 Viewers)
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Ilov80s
Footballguy
The dynasty TE1 and 2 face off Sunday
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
LaPorta has been having success from the Slot this year but struggled against the Bucs DBs. He caught 3 of 6 while being guarded by Lavonte David. Not his best game but 25% market share and getting targeting 32.4% of his routes run is a pretty solid workload.
On the season he is being targets on 28% of his routes run (42 targets, 150 RR.) He's pacing for 82-920-9 on 119 targets. 3rd behind Engram and Kelce for YAC. He is 5th (9) in Contested Catch Throws and leads the NFL in Contested Catches (6.) Goff has an NFL passer rating of 115.7 when targeting #87.
Edit TBC, the ranks are among TEs only
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BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Saw some chatter on the board he's slipping and you can't trust rookie TEs, the last couple weeks prove that.
- Week 6 - 11 targets, post above I mentioned he struggled against the TB DBs
- Week 7 - were not a lot of good things to look at watching the All 22, the whole team laid a rotten egg. 7 targets, 6 receptions, 52 yards - lone incompletion was a great play the defender to break it up. Caught his only contested catch opportunity. Other than LT Taylor Decker and HB Jahmyr Gibbs literally the entire team graded out poorly.
- LaPorta - 54 offensive snaps, 388 for the season. Inline 236, Slot 84, Wide 66, backfield 2
- Kincaid - 43 offensive snaps, 242 for the season. Inline 77, Slot 111, Wide 51, backfield 3
- Musgrave - 48 offensive snaps, 254 for the season. Inline 162, Slot 77, Wide 15
- Meyers - 46 offensive snaps, 261 for the season. Inline 195, Slot 40, Wide 21, OL 1, backfield 4
- PFF Grade - 72.1 (4th, behind Kelce, Kittle, Andrews, ahead of Hockenson)
- Targets - 49 (3rd behind Kelce & Hock)
- Receptions - 35 (3rd behind Kelce & Hock)
- Yards - 377 (4th Kelce, Hock, Waller)
- TDs - 3 (3rd Andrews Kelce)
- Route Participation 87.6% (has stayed in to block 23 pass snaps, 9.5%)
- Of the 12 players with more pass pro snaps, only Kmet 25 and Otton 18 have more than 11 receptions)
- Slot snaps - 30th amongst TEs
- Wide snaps - 3rd amongst TEs
- Inline snaps - 5th amongst TEs
- YAC - 155 (6th)
- Contested Targets - 10 (5th)
- Contest Catches - 7 (1st)
- leads all tight ends in yards v man coverage
- 2nd amongst TEs to Kelce in Y/RR 2.40 v man coverage
- Goff has an NFL passer rating of 114.1 when targeting LaPorta
TartanLion
Footballguy
Ditto here. Been in my starting lineup since week 2, dropped Friermouth not long after and haven’t looked back.
I’m absolutely kicking myself for not drafting him in dynasty rookie drafts. I knew I should have as soon as I didn’t. Have spent all season trying to acquire him with absolutely no success
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
drafted Kincaid & Laporta went a few picks later (10.11 & 11.04)
Week 1 Bills rookie had 4 targets 4-26, Lions rookie 5 targets 5-39
sent the dude a note & said as a Lions fan I wanted a do-over swap
at the time it looked close to both of us, no regrets
sure is fun having your favorite team’s breakout player
Week 1 Bills rookie had 4 targets 4-26, Lions rookie 5 targets 5-39
sent the dude a note & said as a Lions fan I wanted a do-over swap
at the time it looked close to both of us, no regrets
sure is fun having your favorite team’s breakout player
TartanLion
Footballguy
Im a little raging at him for dropping that pass late on. Cost me my game now 5-3 with a **** ton of Lions on bye next week so really 5-4 most likely. Needed that W last night
karl.Racki
Footballguy
Best TE not named Kelce or Andrews IMO
TommyKramer9
Footballguy
Agreed, and he's on Andrews heels
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
interview w/ Chris Long (23:56)
great insight into details of the position (MCDC is very hands on as a HC coaching up the young guys)
spent the spring at Kittle’s barn working out with George, TJ Hockenson, Robert Tonyan
TE mentor at Iowa was Dallas Clark, Colts legend who is a very involved alumni
Great kid, love seeing how involved he’s been in the offense, hope he stays healthy bc he’s turning in one of the all-time best rookie TE seasons
great insight into details of the position (MCDC is very hands on as a HC coaching up the young guys)
spent the spring at Kittle’s barn working out with George, TJ Hockenson, Robert Tonyan
TE mentor at Iowa was Dallas Clark, Colts legend who is a very involved alumni
Great kid, love seeing how involved he’s been in the offense, hope he stays healthy bc he’s turning in one of the all-time best rookie TE seasons
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
We hear all the time rookie TEs are rarely productive. I think it's useful here at the halfway point of the season - 8 down, 9 to go, LaPorta on a bye - to take a look at what exactly that looks like, and to consider just how special the season Sam is putting together. Of course no ability beats availability, but if he can avoid injury this could be one of the greatest seasons we have ever seen a rookie TE produce.
He is on pace to set a new NFL record for rookie TE receptions, finish 3rd best all-time in yards receiving, and T3rd best all-time in TDs.
He is on pace to set a new NFL record for rookie TE receptions, finish 3rd best all-time in yards receiving, and T3rd best all-time in TDs.
| Top 20 Most Receptions by a rookie TE - currently 20th | Year | Team | Receptions |
| Keith Jackson | 1988 | PHI | 81 |
| Jeremy Shockey | 2002 | NYG | 74 |
| Kyle Pitts | 2021 | ATL | 68 |
| Evan Engram | 2017 | NYG | 64 |
| Pat Freiermuth | 2021 | PIT | 60 |
| Mike Ditka | 1961 | CHI | 56 |
| John Carlson | 2008 | SEA | 55 |
| Charle Young | 1973 | PHI | 55 |
| Timothy Wright | 2013 | TB | 54 |
| Cameron Cleeland | 1998 | NO | 54 |
| Jermaine Gresham | 2010 | CIN | 52 |
| Dustin Keller | 2008 | NYJ | 48 |
| Tony Moeaki | 2010 | KC | 47 |
| Junior Miller | 1980 | ATL | 46 |
| Jordan Reed | 2013 | WAS | 45 |
| Dwayne Allen | 2012 | IND | 45 |
| Aaron Hernandez | 2010 | NE | 45 |
| Zach Miller | 2007 | OAK | 44 |
| Tony McGee | 1993 | CIN | 44 |
| Sam LaPorta | 2023 | DET | 43 |
| Top 7 Most Receiving Yards by a rookie TE - projected to be 3rd best all-time | Year | Team | Yards |
| Mike Ditka | 1961 | CHI | 1076 |
| Kyle Pitts | 2021 | ATL | 1026 |
| Jeremy Shockey | 2002 | NYG | 894 |
| Keith Jackson | 1988 | PHI | 869 |
| Charle Young | 1973 | PHI | 854 |
John Mackey | 1963 | BAL | 726 |
Evan Engram | 2017 | NYG | 722 |
Projection | (no other rookie TEs have topped 700) | ||
| Sam Laporta (434 yards through 8 G) | 2023 | Detroit | 922 |
| Most Touchdowns by a rookie TE - already T26th all-time | Year | Team | TDs | |
| Mike Ditka | 1961 | CHI | 12 | |
| Rob Gronkowski | 2010 | NE | 10 | |
| Junior Miller | 1980 | ATL | 9 | |
| Hunter Henry | 2016 | SD | 8 | |
| Pat Freiermuth | 2021 | PIT | 7 | |
| Joseph Fauria | 2013 | DET | 7 | |
| Eric Green | 1990 | PIT | 7` | |
| Joe Senser | 1980 | MIN | 7 | |
| Charle Young | 1973 | PHI | 7 | |
| Raymond Chester | 1970 | OAK | 7 | |
| John Mackey | 1963 | BAL | 7 | |
| Evan Engram, OJ Howard, Aaron Hernandez, Heath Miller, Chris Cooley | 2017, 2017, 2010, 2005, 2004 | NYG, TB, NE, PIT, WAS | 6 | |
| 2005, 2004, 1998, 1988, 1987, 1962 | NO, PHI, STL, DAL (AFL) | 6 | |
| Foster Moreau, Timothy Wright, Jimmy Graham | 2019,2013, 2010 | OAK, TB, NO | 5 | |
| John Carlson, Owen Daniels | 2008, 2006 | SEA, HOU | 5 | |
Projection | ||||
| Sam LaPorta (4 through 8 G) | 2023 | DET | 9 |
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BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Biggest play of the game, 4th and 2 at LAC 26, 1:47 left, Goff dialed up Sam LaPorta for 6 yards. Ball game. 3 kneel downs and a chip shot for the win.
Lions TE Sam LaPorta has produced 35+ receiving yards in each of his first nine NFL games.
He is the first TE in NFL history to do so.
Lions TE Sam LaPorta has produced 35+ receiving yards in each of his first nine NFL games.
He is the first TE in NFL history to do so.
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
Starting to remind me of Jason Witten which is not an insult
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BobbyLayne
Footballguy
I think the comps for Kincaid (who is the best rookie TE over the last 4 weeks) & LaPorta are Graham or Kelce.
They line up out Wide and in the Slot way more than Inline. They can block - but they’re too valuable. Sam has been a Top 2 target on his own team since Day 1, Kincaid is nearly there.
This is Y1. They’re going to get better.
They line up out Wide and in the Slot way more than Inline. They can block - but they’re too valuable. Sam has been a Top 2 target on his own team since Day 1, Kincaid is nearly there.
This is Y1. They’re going to get better.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
LaPorta caught five of eight targets for 47 yards with one touchdown and one two-point conversion during Thursday's 29-22 loss to the Packers.
ANALYSIS
Coming off a pair of subpar performances, LaPorta hadn't seen a red-zone target since Detroit exited its Week 9 bye with a fully-healthy backfield. Not only did the rookie find pay dirt with one of the two looks he saw near the goal line, but he also got open on a two-point conversion to aid Detroit's comeback effort.
However, a number of miscues, including three fumbles and five failed fourth-down conversion attempts, cut short the majority of the Lions' offensive drives, which prevented LaPorta from doing much more.
The Iowa product will look to keep rolling in a Week 12 matchup with a Saints defense that is tied for the most touchdowns allowed to tight ends (six) in 2023.
ANALYSIS
Coming off a pair of subpar performances, LaPorta hadn't seen a red-zone target since Detroit exited its Week 9 bye with a fully-healthy backfield. Not only did the rookie find pay dirt with one of the two looks he saw near the goal line, but he also got open on a two-point conversion to aid Detroit's comeback effort.
However, a number of miscues, including three fumbles and five failed fourth-down conversion attempts, cut short the majority of the Lions' offensive drives, which prevented LaPorta from doing much more.
The Iowa product will look to keep rolling in a Week 12 matchup with a Saints defense that is tied for the most touchdowns allowed to tight ends (six) in 2023.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
9 targets career high 9-140-1
on the season, with 5 games left:
on the season, with 5 games left:
- 86 targets - ranks 4th best for rookie tight ends all-time, pacing for 122 which would be 2nd all-time (127 is the record)
- 64 receptions - tied for 4th most for rookie tight ends, pacing for 91 which would break the record of 81
- 679 yards - currently 9th, pacing for 962 which would be 3rd all-time for rookie tight ends
- 6 TDs - already tied for 10th all-time for rookie TEs
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TommyKramer9
Footballguy
Tried trading him and Singletary for Kittle a few weeks ago. Glad the guy didn’t accept
Todem
Footballguy
Say it proudly!!
I also own this stud!!! 2.3 rookie draft pick for me....feels like theft.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
Sometimes the best trades you make are the ones you don’t make
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BobbyLayne
Footballguy
complete list of players at any position to produce
- 60+ receptions
- 675+ receiving yards
- 6 receiving TDs
- through 12-career games:
- Anquan Boldin
- Marques Colston
- Odell Beckham Jr.
- Michael Thomas
- Justin Jefferson
- Sam LaPorta
Ain't that the truth.
I drafted LaPorta in my dynasty league where I have Kittle and resisted "selling" around his midseason slump. Of course, I don't think I've picked right a single time between them, but I'm still glad to have the option, when some teams are forced to start the likes of Jonnu Smith or Logan Thomas.
The General
Footballguy
STUD. Got him on the team from this thread after I punted on TE.
Thanks boys!
Thanks boys!
Stat Correction
Footballguy
Travis who??
Alex P Keaton
Footballguy
That’s a good list to be on. I still love Anquan Boldin’s game.
Mister CIA
Footballguy
I spy two tight ends.
TommyKramer9
Footballguy
He leads all TEs in TDs, is only behind Hockenson & Kelce in receptions, & only behind Hockenson, Kelce, & Kittle in yards. He has a good chance to be the top scoring TE this year
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Winning IS Everything
Footballguy
I got LaPorta at 2.8 of our rookie/FA draft as my eventual Kelce replacement. Worked so well I traded Kelce before our trade deadline to our league Mahomes owner in a package that netted Sun God and McBride.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
All 22 Films - Sam LaPorta did not have a career day in week 13
(bc he'll have a lot of games in the future that equal or surpass his production Sunday)
(bc he'll have a lot of games in the future that equal or surpass his production Sunday)
Ilov80s
Footballguy
I know Stroud is a QB and QB is king but LaPorta really has a legit case for OROTY. He won't win but his season, for a rookie TE, is truly historic. If he finishes with his current pace of 91/962/9 it's jaw dropping. Those are the numbers the JSN drafters were dreaming of.
I love LaPorta, but he has really no case for OROY. Even beyond QB being king, Stroud's numbers at QB are even more impressive than LaPorta's at TE. Stroud is having a historically good rookie season. He's leading the NFL in passing yards right now, and its not being fueled by some super pass heavy scheme either, as he's 3rd in YPA and 4th in passer rating.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Yeah it’s going to be Stroud- no doubt. I’m just saying in most years, LaPorta has a case and that’s crazy for a TE given the typical learning curve which is actually greater than QB.
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BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Faust
MVP
@BobbyLayne - Easiest request to accommodate this week due to the person requesting it and due to the season that Sam LaPorta is having.
Have a fantastic holidays GB.
Faust
MVP
Next Gen Stats
Sam LaPorta had a 3.1% chance of scoring a touchdown on his 18-yard touchdown reception, the most improbable touchdown of his career.
Target Separation: 8.6 yards
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STEADYMOBBIN 22
Footballguy
This is the guy the Cowboys wanted and now we see why. Stud.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
LaPorta is Superman
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
Unorthodox usage of the #6 pick, trading back for a RB @12 and a TE @34. But Gibbs & LaPorta were put to good use tonight.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
- most targets by a rookie TE - 98 (4th)
record is 127, he is pacing for 129
- most receptions by a rookie TE - 71 (3rd)
3 more to tie Shockey, 10 to catch Keith Jackson
- most receiving yards by a rookie TE - 758 (6th)
pacing to finish with 920 which would be 3rd - Ditka 1076, Pitts 1026, Shockey 894
- most receiving touchdowns by a rookie TE - 9 (3rd)
Ditka 12, Gronk 10
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
LaPorta scored 5 TDs in four years at Iowa
made an appearance on the St Brown brothers podcast
3 TD game vs Broncos, Iowa = TE-U, Funniest Lions Teammate, Rookie Talent Show, who would win an All-white vs All-black pro bowl
made an appearance on the St Brown brothers podcast
3 TD game vs Broncos, Iowa = TE-U, Funniest Lions Teammate, Rookie Talent Show, who would win an All-white vs All-black pro bowl
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
I listen to LeBatard's local Hour almost daily, catch it on youtube and they have a couple young gals that are like college football fanatics and i'm not sure Iowa scored 5 TDs all year,total.LaPorta scored 5 TDs in four years at Iowa
made an appearance on the St Brown brothers podcast
3 TD game vs Broncos, Iowa = TE-U, Funniest Lions Teammate, Rookie Talent Show, who would win an All-white vs All-black pro bowl
Yet they have a winning record? It would seem like Iowa is very offensively challenged year in and year out
i also want to thank you for bringing Mike Ditka's name up a post up, I've been going thru his history, didn't know he was from around Pittsburgh, always assumed he was a Chicago area type.
Did you know Ditka played for "Press" Maravich in high school and was a 3-sport star? Ditka wanted to become a dentist and escape the hard jobs that surrounded his area, he ended up at Pitt but wanted to play at Notre Dame. Thanks for sending me down that rabbit hole for a few minutes.
Ditka is 84 and I don't see him on TV much any more
La Porta is very good, he has a chance to be special for the Lions over his career.
