Sam LaPorta
TE · Detroit Lions
Roster observation: 2026, Week 8. Fri, Oct 30, 10:07 AM ET
Week 8, 2026 projection
10.7 PPR points
Point-per-reception scoring. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week.
Fri, Oct 30, 8:25 PM ET
TE8 among 94 available TE projections for this period. Ties share a rank.
Week 8, 2026 outlook
No sourced injury report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm health or game-day availability. Sam LaPorta has a scheduled Week 8 matchup at home against Minnesota Vikings. Kickoff: Sun, Nov 1, 1:00 PM ET.
The stored Week 8 forecast is 10.7 PPR points. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week. Targets per game averaged 6.7 across 3 recorded totals in 2026, weeks 7, 5, 4. The preceding three recorded games averaged 6.3. These are past results, not a workload forecast.
What to watch
Week 8 matchup
MIN
Minnesota Vikings
Scheduled home matchup
Scheduled kickoff
Sun, Nov 1, 1:00 PM ET
Check official schedule changes and inactive reports before kickoff.
Recorded usage change
The latest three listed games are compared with the preceding three in the same season. A change appears only when both windows have three recorded totals. It is not a forecast.
6.7n=3
Targets per game
2026, weeks 7, 5, 4. Change +0.3 against the preceding three games.
4.7n=3
Catches per game
2026, weeks 7, 5, 4. Change 0 against the preceding three games.
63.3n=3
Receiving yards per game
2026, weeks 7, 5, 4. Change +15.3 against the preceding three games.
Inspect the comparison windows
| Metric | Recent weeks / average | Previous weeks / average |
|---|---|---|
| Targets per game | 7, 5, 4 / 6.7 (3 recorded) | 3, 2, 1 / 6.3 (3 recorded) |
| Catches per game | 7, 5, 4 / 4.7 (3 recorded) | 3, 2, 1 / 4.7 (3 recorded) |
| Receiving yards per game | 7, 5, 4 / 63.3 (3 recorded) | 3, 2, 1 / 48.0 (3 recorded) |
Compare observed teammates
Compare stored PPR forecasts from the same week, scoring format and source. A difference is not a start/sit recommendation or a probability.
Sam LaPorta · TE
10.7
Sam LaPorta · PPR
Active roster. Fri, Oct 30, 8:25 PM ET
1.0
Brock Wright · PPR
Active roster. Fri, Oct 30, 8:25 PM ET
Sam LaPorta minus Brock Wright: +9.7 PPR points. See each player's source date above.
Open the full start/sit toolTeam injury and practice context
Teammate availability can matter to role context. These source designations do not establish a workload change.
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
| Player | Game designation | Practice | Reported injury | Source date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan Hutchinson | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Not injury related - resting player | Observation time is not available. |
| Alim McNeill | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Not injury related - resting player | Observation time is not available. |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| DJ Wonnum | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Not injury related - resting player | Observation time is not available. |
| Ennis Rakestraw Jr. | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| Jacob Saylors | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Neck | Observation time is not available. |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Shoulder | Observation time is not available. |
| Kerby Joseph | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| Penei Sewell | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Not injury related - resting player | Observation time is not available. |
| Tyleik Williams | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Illness | Observation time is not available. |
Observed depth-chart context
The source’s formation and depth-slot labels are preserved. They are not confirmation of today’s starter, snaps or targets.
Stale source. Mon, Oct 26, 2:02 AM ET
| Player | Formation | Position label | Source slot | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam LaPorta | Offense | TE | 1 | Mon, Oct 26, 2:02 AM ET |
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Usage trend
Recent game stats
Regular-season actuals from the listed seasons and weeks. These may include the prior season. Averages use recorded games only and are not predictions.
Last 3 listed games
15.0
PPR average · 3 recorded totals
Last 5 listed games
13.9
PPR average · 5 recorded totals
Last 8 listed games
13.9
PPR average · 8 recorded totals
| Season / week | Opponent | PPR | Pass yards | Rush yards | Receive yards | Targets | Catches | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 / 7 | GB | 2.8 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 / 5 | ARI | 19.8 | 0 | 0 | 88 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2026 / 4 | CAR | 22.4 | 0 | 0 | 84 | 13 | 8 | 0 |
| 2026 / 3 | NYJ | 7.4 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 2026 / 2 | BUF | 17.2 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 7 | 6 | 0 |
| 2026 / 1 | NO | 9.8 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 / 10 | WAS | 10.3 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 / 9 | MIN | 21.7 | 0 | 0 | 97 | 8 | 6 | 0 |
Injury and practice report
No sourced report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm that the player is healthy or active.
News and podcast discussion
Updated Oct 30, 5:15 AM ET
These stories may be out of date.
Lions' Dan Campbell downplays Sam LaPorta's contract comments Oct 23, 1:11 PM ET
Sam LaPorta not feeling contract 'love' from Lions ahead of 2027 free agency Oct 21, 3:22 PM ET