Sam LaPorta
#87 · TE · Detroit Lions
Recent Form & Trends
Top 5 stats — last-10-game averages, how often they beat the line, the direction they're trending, and how this year stacks up against seasons past.
Receiving Touchdowns
Line 0.5
2026
0.5
Receiving Targets
Line 6.5
2026
6.5
Receptions
Line 4.5
2026
4.7
Receiving Yards
Line 55.5
2026
55.7
Long Reception
Line 24.5
2026
24.3
Last 10 Games
| Game | Opp | Receiving Touchdowns | Receiving Targets | Receptions | Receiving Yards | Long Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25W | vs GB | 0 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Oct 11W | @ ARI | 1 | 5 | 5 | 88 | 38 |
| Oct 05L | @ CAR | 1 | 13 | 8 | 84 | 25 |
| Sep 27W | vs NYJ | 0 | 4 | 3 | 44 | 28 |
| Sep 18L | @ BUF | 1 | 7 | 6 | 52 | 18 |
| Sep 13W | vs NO | 0 | 8 | 5 | 48 | 19 |
Green = beat the listed line that game. Information only — no predictions or recommendations.
Situational SplitsReal · ESPN
How this player performs by situation this season — home vs road, conference matchups and on rest.
| Split | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 9 | 110 | 12.2 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
Market ContextSample
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Receiving Yards
opened at 52.5
Cross-Book Comparison
Injury & Status History
A running log of this player's status changes — each entry links to the original source.
Sam LaPorta — Active
It wasn't a happy Tight Ends Day for LaPorta, who had his worst performance of the season despite the fact that Jared Goff threw for over 300 yards. Even with the quiet afternoon, LaPorta still sports a 28-334-3 line on 39 targets through six games, keeping him on pace for a new career high in receiving yards. He faces another tough challenge in Week 8 versus the dominant defense of the undefeated Vikings.
Lions' Dan Campbell downplays Sam LaPorta's contract comments
Lions coach Dan Campbell is downplaying comments made by Sam LaPorta about the tight end's displeasure with where contract talks stand with the organization.
Sam LaPorta not feeling contract 'love' from Lions ahead of 2027 free agency
Tight end Sam LaPorta, who will be a free agent after the season, expressed some frustration that the Lions are "not showing the love" and indicated he would be OK with playing elsewhere in 2027.
Sam LaPorta — Active
The athletic tight end was a constant presence in the air attack during the high-scoring victory, and he finished with a season-high yardage total that also set the pace for the Lions on the afternoon. LaPorta also contributed his third touchdown of the campaign -- and his second in as many games -- with a 38-yard grab in the second quarter. LaPorta has his two highest yardage tallies of the season in the last two games, which affords him plenty of momentum heading into the Week 6 bye that precedes a Week 7 divisional showdown at home against the Packers on Sunday, Oct. 25.
Will Sam LaPorta return to Detroit?
Eric Woodyard reports on LaPorta's future as talks about a contract extension with the the Lions are at a "stalemate."
TE Sam LaPorta says extension talks with Lions at 'stalemate'
Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is currently focused on the 2026 season but acknowledged for the first time after Wednesday's practice that he has broken off contract talks on an extension.
Sam LaPorta — Active
LaPorta turned in season-high numbers across all three components of his receiving line, and he added his second touchdown of the campaign on an eight-yard grab with 3:38 remaining to bring the Lions to within six points. LaPorta has had a steady role through the first four games of the season, netting a 22-228-2 line on 32 targets. It's worth noting many of LaPorta's receptions have had an impact, as he's produced 12 first downs and already has three catches of 20-plus yards heading into a Week 5 road matchup against the Cardinals next Sunday.
Sam LaPorta — Active
LaPorta's 2025 campaign came to an abbreviated end after Week 10 due to a back injury, for which he underwent surgery in mid-November. He then operated with limitations in the final phases of the offseason program before receiving full clearance at the start of training camp. Through three games in 2026, LaPorta has put together a 14-144-1 line on 19 targets, ranking third on the team in all four categories behind WR Amon-Ra St. Brown and RB Jahmyr Gibbs.
Sources: Sam LaPorta, Lions break off contract talks
The Lions and star tight end Sam LaPorta have broken off contract talks, sources told NFL Network, after attempting to work out a long-term deal for the first few weeks of the season.
Sam LaPorta — Active
The fourth-year tight end had his quietest game of the season, as five different Lions saw at least three targets from Jared Goff on the afternoon. LaPorta has been a complementary piece of an offense dominated by Jahmyr Gibbs and Amon-Ra St. Brown in the early going, producing a 14-144-1 line on 19 targets through three contests. LaPorta will look to step up his numbers in Week 4 on the road against the Panthers.
News & Status Timeline
Sam LaPorta — Active
It wasn't a happy Tight Ends Day for LaPorta, who had his worst performance of the season despite the fact that Jared Goff threw for over 300 yards. Even with the quiet afternoon, LaPorta still sports a 28-334-3 line on 39 targets through six games, keeping him on pace for a new career high in receiving yards. He faces another tough challenge in Week 8 versus the dominant defense of the undefeated Vikings.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Lions' Dan Campbell downplays Sam LaPorta's contract comments
Lions coach Dan Campbell is downplaying comments made by Sam LaPorta about the tight end's displeasure with where contract talks stand with the organization.
ESPN ↗Sam LaPorta not feeling contract 'love' from Lions ahead of 2027 free agency
Tight end Sam LaPorta, who will be a free agent after the season, expressed some frustration that the Lions are "not showing the love" and indicated he would be OK with playing elsewhere in 2027.
ESPN ↗Sam LaPorta — Active
The athletic tight end was a constant presence in the air attack during the high-scoring victory, and he finished with a season-high yardage total that also set the pace for the Lions on the afternoon. LaPorta also contributed his third touchdown of the campaign -- and his second in as many games -- with a 38-yard grab in the second quarter. LaPorta has his two highest yardage tallies of the season in the last two games, which affords him plenty of momentum heading into the Week 6 bye that precedes a Week 7 divisional showdown at home against the Packers on Sunday, Oct. 25.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Will Sam LaPorta return to Detroit?
Eric Woodyard reports on LaPorta's future as talks about a contract extension with the the Lions are at a "stalemate."
ESPN ↗TE Sam LaPorta says extension talks with Lions at 'stalemate'
Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is currently focused on the 2026 season but acknowledged for the first time after Wednesday's practice that he has broken off contract talks on an extension.
ESPN ↗Sam LaPorta — Active
LaPorta turned in season-high numbers across all three components of his receiving line, and he added his second touchdown of the campaign on an eight-yard grab with 3:38 remaining to bring the Lions to within six points. LaPorta has had a steady role through the first four games of the season, netting a 22-228-2 line on 32 targets. It's worth noting many of LaPorta's receptions have had an impact, as he's produced 12 first downs and already has three catches of 20-plus yards heading into a Week 5 road matchup against the Cardinals next Sunday.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Sam LaPorta — Active
LaPorta's 2025 campaign came to an abbreviated end after Week 10 due to a back injury, for which he underwent surgery in mid-November. He then operated with limitations in the final phases of the offseason program before receiving full clearance at the start of training camp. Through three games in 2026, LaPorta has put together a 14-144-1 line on 19 targets, ranking third on the team in all four categories behind WR Amon-Ra St. Brown and RB Jahmyr Gibbs.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Sources: Sam LaPorta, Lions break off contract talks
The Lions and star tight end Sam LaPorta have broken off contract talks, sources told NFL Network, after attempting to work out a long-term deal for the first few weeks of the season.
ESPN ↗Sam LaPorta — Active
The fourth-year tight end had his quietest game of the season, as five different Lions saw at least three targets from Jared Goff on the afternoon. LaPorta has been a complementary piece of an offense dominated by Jahmyr Gibbs and Amon-Ra St. Brown in the early going, producing a 14-144-1 line on 19 targets through three contests. LaPorta will look to step up his numbers in Week 4 on the road against the Panthers.
ESPN Injury Report ↗