Lions TE Sam LaPorta showed promise in his Week 1 performance, ranking fourth on the team with five targets and catching all five for 39 yards. His five receptions were the most from a rookie TE in Week 1 since T.J. Hockenson in 2019. With favorable matchups in the coming weeks, LaPorta is expected to be ranked among the top 15 TEs.

• Sam LaPorta had a decent outing in his debut, ranking fourth on the Lions with five targets and catching all five for 39 yards.
• His five receptions were the most from a rookie TE in Week 1 since T.J. Hockenson in 2019.
• LaPorta is expected to be ranked among the top 15 TEs in the upcoming weeks due to favorable matchups.