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Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 10:00 AM PDT
vs New Orleans Saints
W 31-30 OT
5 REC48 YDS0 TD0 YDS0 TD
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Sam LaPorta
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Detroit Lions
- REC
- 5
- YDS
- 48
- TD
- 0
- YDS
- 0
- TD
- 0
- TGTS
- 8
Season stats
Regular Season · Career
| Stat | Season | Career |
|---|---|---|
| RECReceptions | 5 | 186 |
| YDSReceiving Yards | 48 | 2,104 |
| TDReceiving Touchdowns | 0 | 20 |
| YDSRushing Yards | 0 | 4 |
| TDRushing Touchdowns | 0 | 0 |
| TGTSReceiving Targets | 8 | 252 |
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Which players will surprise, disappoint or make a big jump this fantasy season? Our analysts give their picks.
Lions starting safeties Brian Branch (Achilles) and Kerby Joseph (knee), who will both miss the first four games of the season, are expected to return at some point, according to GM Brad Holmes
Sam LaPorta's status for the Lions' regular-season opener is unclear after the star tight end suffered a hip injury.
Answering all the key questions about Gibbs' record contract extension, who's next for the Lions, fantasy impact and more.
LaPorta is expected to be a big part of the offense under new offensive coordinator Drew Petzing.
Lions tight end Sam LaPorta was fully cleared for training camp earlier this month, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
Brock Bowers vs. George Kittle vs. Trey McBride at No. 1? We tasked evaluators around the NFL to help rank the top 10 tight ends -- a position that's trending younger.
Dan Campbell said he is focused on bringing the trio along slowly as they recover from injury this offseason.
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