Sam LaPorta Week 16 Outlook - Lions at Bears

By Mick Ciallela (Fantrax), Thu, Dec 19th 2024, 11:49am EST

Sam LaPorta was another Lion pass-catcher who benefited from some negative game script last week. LaPorta experienced season-highs in receptions (7), targets (10), and receiving yards (111) in Detroit's loss versus Buffalo. While that volume level may not be sustainable in the future, LaPorta's usage has increased since earlier in the season. LaPorta has at least six targets in six of his last seven games. His Week 16 matchup against the Chicago Bears should be a favorable one. Chicago has allowed the fifth-most receiving yards to opposing tight ends this season. And they have often fallen victim to big plays. The Bears allow 13 yards per reception to tight ends this year. That is the highest mark in the NFL. LaPorta should have success down the field in this game, making him a TE1 with a high upside.