LaPorta (ankle) was a full participant in practice Friday, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports. LaPorta thus is set to play in Monday's game against the Seahawks, with full practice participation confirming a quick recovery from the ankle sprain that limited his snaps in the second half of last week's win over the Cardinals. He's been a huge disappointment to fantasy managers this season, but the overall struggles of the TE position make it especially wise to practice patience.
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Team
Detroit Lions
Birthdate
1/12/2001 (23)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'3", 245 lbs
Draft Info
2023: Rd 2; Pk (DET)
Birthplace
Highland, IL, USA
Position
TE
College
Iowa
Experience
2 seasons
Career History
Detroit Lions
2023-Present
(2 seasons)
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DraftKings points 8.7FanDuel Points 6.8REC 3.8REC YDS 38.5LNG 14.6TD 0.2CBSS fantasy points 4.8ESPN fantasy points 4.8Yahoo fantasy points 6.7
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Full season projectionsREC 68.0REC YDS 700.3LNG 26.0TD 1.7
LaPorta (ankle) was a full participant in practice Friday, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports. LaPorta thus is set to play in Monday's game against the Seahawks, with full practice participation confirming a quick recovery from the ankle sprain that limited his snaps in the second half of last week's win over the Cardinals. He's been a huge disappointment to fantasy managers this season, but the overall struggles of the TE position make it especially wise to practice patience.
LaPorta (ankle) returned to practice Friday, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports. It's his first practice of the week, and he'll have another opportunity Saturday before the Lions host the Seahawks on Monday. LaPorta played through the ankle injury during last week's win at Arizona, but his playing time was scaled way back in the second half after he suffered the injury at the end of the second quarter.
LaPorta (ankle) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice. LaPorta departed this past Sunday's win at Arizona two times due to an ankle issue but was able to finish out the game. Afterward, it was revealed that the second-year tight end was diagnosed with a low-ankle sprain. Fortunately for LaPorta, the Lions have a Monday night matchup with the Seahawks on tap, so he's been afforded a bit more time than normal to recover this week. His activity level, or lack thereof, Friday and Saturday likely will be key for his odds to suit up Week 4.
LaPorta suffered a low-ankle sprain during Sunday's 20-13 win over the Cardinals, further tests confirmed Monday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports. LaPorta was forced off the field twice during Sunday's win over Arizona -- once in the first half when he was carted to the locker room, and once in the third quarter -- but he managed to retake the field in both instances. It's encouraging that the second-year TE has at least avoided a more severe injury, such as a high-ankle sprain, but through three games to start the 2024 regular season, LaPorta has combined for just eight catches for 94 yards on 10 targets without a touchdown. He had just two catches for 36 yards versus the Cardinals (two targets). He'll look to both get healthy and bounce back in terms of production Week 4 versus an aggressive Seahawks defense.
Coach Dan Campbell said LaPorta suffered an ankle sprain during Sunday's 20-13 win at Arizona, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports. LaPorta was carted to the locker room late in the first half and then was deemed questionable to return due to an ankle injury in the third quarter, but he was able to reenter on both occasions. His final receiving line (2-36-0 on two targets) didn't change after he initially left the contest, and his status now will be one to monitor closely to see if he may be in danger of sitting out Monday, Sept. 30 against the Seahawks. Brock Wright finished Week 3 with four catches (on four targets) for 34 yards, so he'd stand to benefit if LaPorta's health concern lingers for any length of time.
LaPorta (undisclosed) returned to Sunday's game in Arizona, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Pressreports. Per Birkett, LaPorta appeared to be hobbled after the Lions' third and final touchdown of the first half and needed to be carted to the locker room, but he was back on the sideline after halftime. LaPorta thus will be looking to build upon his two catches on as many targets for 36 yards over the final 30 minutes.
LaPorta (undisclosed) was carted to the locker room during Sunday's game at Arizona, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. The reason for LaPorta's exit isn't known, but if he's unable to return, he'll finish Week 3 action with two catches (on two targets) for 36 yards. Brock Wright and Parker Hesse are the Lions' healthy tight ends on the active roster.
LaPorta caught two of three targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Buccaneers. LaPorta was targeted on only three of Jared Goff's 55 passes, as the second-year tight end has played a secondary role early in 2024 after an outstanding rookie regular season in which LaPorta compiled 889 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns. The emergence of wide receiver Jameson Williams has cut into LaPorta's opportunities, as Williams has 20 targets compared to eight for LaPorta heading into a Week 3 road game in Arizona.
LaPorta caught four of five targets for 45 yards in Sunday's 26-20 overtime win over the Rams. LaPorta was quiet for the majority of Week 1, though he logged an 18-yard reception on Detroit's final possession of regulation, which ended with a game-tying field goal from Jake Bates. Quarterback Jared Goff didn't have the most effective night, limiting the tight end's overall upside against Los Angeles. LaPorta will look to get more involved in Week 2 when the Lions host the Buccaneers, a team against whom the tight end caught nine of 11 targets for 65 yards in the divisional round of the postseason in 2023.