Sam LaPorta Posts Season-High 84 Yards and TD in Lions Loss

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta caught eight of 13 targets for 84 yards and an eight-yard touchdown in a 32-26 loss to the Panthers, scoring a team-high 22.4 PPR points (TE2 in Week 4). The performance marked season highs in catches, targets, and yards, plus his highest-scoring fantasy game since 2023. Off the field, LaPorta and Detroit paused contract extension talks until the offseason. He has 22 receptions for 228 yards and two TDs through four games.