# Sam LaPorta 2026 stats and profile

> Sam LaPorta is a tight end for the Detroit Lions (No. 87). In 8 games of the 2026 season: 1 carry for 2 rushing yards and 0 touchdowns; 35 catches on 49 targets for 399 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns. By the nflverse play-by-play model, Sam LaPorta has produced +0.68 EPA per target on 49 targets. Snap share in Week 9: 90% of offensive snaps.

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- Updated: 2026-11-10T15:14:48.159Z
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## Questions and answers

### Is Sam LaPorta playing this week?

Sam LaPorta is not on the current injury report. The Detroit Lions play next at home against the New England Patriots on Sun, Nov 15, 9:30 AM ET (Week 10), on Fox.

### What are Sam LaPorta's stats this season?

In 8 games of the 2026 season, Sam LaPorta has 1 carry for 2 rushing yards and 0 touchdowns; 35 catches on 49 targets for 399 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns.

### What is Sam LaPorta's EPA per play?

+0.679 EPA per target on 49 targets (total +33.3), from the open nflverse expected points model. Above zero means the plays added scoring expectancy for the offense.

### What team does Sam LaPorta play for?

Sam LaPorta plays tight end for the Detroit Lions, wearing No. 87. Sam LaPorta is 25 years old, 6' 3", 245 lbs. College: Iowa. League experience: 4 seasons.

## Game log

| Week | Opponent | Result | Line |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | vs NO | W 31-30 | receiving: TD 0, AVG 9.6, REC 5, YDS 48, LONG 19, TGTS 8 |
| 2 | at BUF | L 31-41 | receiving: TD 1, AVG 8.7, REC 6, YDS 52, LONG 18, TGTS 7 |
| 3 | vs NYJ | W 31-24 | receiving: TD 0, AVG 14.7, REC 3, YDS 44, LONG 28, TGTS 4 |
| 4 | at CAR | L 26-32 | receiving: TD 1, AVG 10.5, REC 8, YDS 84, LONG 25, TGTS 13 |
| 5 | at ARI | W 45-21 | receiving: TD 1, AVG 17.6, REC 5, YDS 88, LONG 38, TGTS 5 |
| 7 | vs GB | W 20-17 | receiving: TD 0, AVG 18.0, REC 1, YDS 18, LONG 18, TGTS 2 |
| 8 | vs MIN | W 19-15 | rushing: TD 0, AVG 2.0, CAR 1, YDS 2, LONG 2; receiving: TD 0, AVG 11.0, REC 3, YDS 33, LONG 19, TGTS 5 |
| 9 | at MIA | W 19-9 | receiving: TD 0, AVG 8.0, REC 4, YDS 32, LONG 11, TGTS 5 |