In the Week 2 matchup against the Buccaneers, Lions tight end Sam LaPorta had a disappointing performance, managing only two receptions for 13 yards despite the team running a high number of plays. With the Lions throwing 56 passes, LaPorta's lack of targets raises concerns about his role in the offense moving forward.
- Despite a high volume of passing plays, LaPorta's target share was minimal.
- His snap and route participation rates indicate he is still a key part of the offense.
Sam LaPorta | TE
Pickup
Week 2
2 receptions
3 targets
13 rec yards
000000000000- LaPorta had only two catches for 13 yards in a game where the Lions threw 56 times.
- His target share was just 5.4%, which is concerning given the number of plays run.
Detroit Lions
- The Lions had a high offensive output with 84 plays but struggled to convert that into effective passing game.