Is Sam LaPorta Playing This Week?
Find out if Sam LaPorta is playing in Week 1
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Latest News
Sam LaPorta finds end zone in Week 16 win
Sam LaPorta caught four of his seven targets for 43 yards and one touchdown in the Lions' 34-17 Week 16 win over the Bears.
Fantasy Impact: LaPorta remains moderately involved in the high-powered Detroit passing attack of late, catching four or more passes in each of the last three games. The second-year tight end will look to continue his recent stretch for fantasy managers ahead of a Week 17 contest against the San Francisco 49ers up next.
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Accuracy varies from week-to-week, but our model is typically 80-90% accurate. As the week progresses, and more information comes out, predictions get more accurate.
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