Sam LaPorta Week 17 Outlook - Lions at 49ers

By Mick Ciallela (Fantrax), Thu, Dec 26th 2024, 11:02am EST

Sam LaPorta has recently picked up the pace from a volume and production standpoint, and just in time for fantasy managers. LaPorta had six or fewer targets in his first 11 games to start the year. But he has earned at least seven targets in his last three games, averaging eight per outing. He also has six touchdowns across his previous 10 contests. LaPorta is back to being a weekly TE1, including this week, despite a tough matchup versus San Francisco. Sam LaPorta may not get the volume that players like Brock Bowers and Trey McBride. However, fantasy managers should continue to treat him as a TE1 based on elite efficiency.