Sam LaPorta

Pos: TE-1 Team: DET YoE: 3
Draft: RD 2, PICK 34
Injury Status: IR Return Date: 2026-02-09

I. Player News & Analysis

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"Hampton was selected by the Chargers in the first round of April's draft. He is a big, tough back whose career 3.85 YAC is fourth best in this class. He's more downhill than he is agile, but he impressed in the 40, vertical and broad at the combine. Hampton is a capable pass catcher, and he figures to land a three-down role in the pros. He'll defer some carries to Najee Harris and targets may be limited in the Jim Harbaugh/Greg Roman scheme, but there will be enough volume to allow RB2 fantasy production."	"As his final line suggests, Hampton repeatedly ran into a proverbial brick wall against the Texans' nearly impenetrable front. However the rookie finished with a team-high reception total while also co-leading the Chargers in targets, and he gave his day a serious boost by recording a five-yard touchdown run with just under four minutes remaining. Hampton's average of 2.1 yards per carry was a new career low, and he's stuck with another unenviable matchup in a Week 18 road clash against the Broncos."

Sam LaPorta

Pos: TE-1 Team: DET YoE: 3
Draft: RD 2, PICK 34
Injury Status: IR Return Date: 2026-02-09

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"Higgins signed an extension with the Bengals during the offseason and will return as Ja'Marr Chase's running mate. Higgins has struggled with injuries (he's missed action in four straight seasons), but he's been very impactful when healthy. In 12 games last season, Higgins posted career-high marks in TDs (10) and fantasy PPG (18.5), both of which ranked top 6 at the position. Higgins was a top-20 fantasy scorer in seven of his 12 active weeks. The 26-year-old may be the clear No. 2 behind Chase, but he also benefits from the league's pass-heaviest offense with an elite QB in Joe Burrow. Higgins is a good WR2 target."

"The 26-year-old wideout set a new career high with his 11th TD reception of the season on a 13-yard connection with Joe Burrow in the second quarter. Higgins missed time once again in 2025 due to injuries, but he still posted a 59-846-11 line on 98 targets over 15 games. Ja'Marr Chase's presence caps Higgins' volume, but he remains one of the most productive No. 2 WRs in the league."

	Tee Higgins' receiving yards have increased by 117.1% over the past 12 weeks.
	Tee Higgins' targets have increased by 55.56% over the past 12 weeks.
	Tee Higgins' receptions have increased by 100.0% over the past 12 weeks.
	Tee Higgins' receiving touchdowns have increased by 250.0% over the past 14 weeks.
	Tee Higgins' target share has decreased by 27.81% over the past 24 weeks.

Sam LaPorta

Pos: TE-1 Team: DET YoE: 3
Draft: RD 2, PICK 34
Injury Status: IR Return Date: 2026-02-09

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"After pacing all tight ends in fantasy points as a rookie in 2023, LaPorta fell to eighth in 2024. His receiving line dipped across the board (from 86-889-10 on 121 targets to 60-726-7 on 84 targets), though it's notable he got back on track to some extent after a slow start. After averaging 2.8 targets (11% team share) and 7.1 fantasy points during his first six games, LaPorta leapt to 6.7 targets (21% share) and 13.6 fantasy points in his final 11 (including the playoffs). Those numbers are nearly identical to his rookie season and closer to what we should expect moving forward. Working in Detroit's elite offense, LaPorta is a solid TE1."

"LaPorta finished third on the team in targets behind both Jameson Williams and Amon-Ra St. Brown, though he still managed to record at least five catches for the fourth time in his last five games. LaPorta logged a pair of 14-yard catches to account for most of his production, and he's now topped 50 receiving yards four times in the same five-game span. He'll remain a consistent part of the Detroit offense, but his upside will be limited on many occasions by St. Brown and Jahmyr Gibbs."

	Sam LaPorta's receiving yards have increased by 46.33% over the past 8 weeks.
	Sam LaPorta's target share has increased by 16.69% over the past 8 weeks.
	Sam LaPorta's receiving touchdowns have increased by 200.0% over the past 10 weeks.
	Sam LaPorta's targets have decreased by 35.19% over the past 14 weeks.
	Sam LaPorta's total points have increased by 200.0% over the past 10 weeks.

II. Historical Performance

Season

Week

Home

Score

Away

QBR

CMP

ATT

YD

TD

INT

YPA

2025

17

HOU

20 - 16

LAC

0.0

0 2025

16

LAC

34 - 17

DAL

0.0

0 2025

15

LAC

16 - 13

KC

0.0

0 2025

14

PHI

19 - 22

LAC

0.0

0 2025

5

WSH

27 - 10

LAC

0.0

0 2025

4

LAC

18 - 21

NYG

0.0

0 2025

3

DEN

20 - 23

LAC

0.0

0 2025

2

LAC

20 - 9

LV

0.0

0 2025

1

KC

21 - 27

LAC

Sam LaPorta

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Sam LaPorta

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Tee Higgins' receiving yards have increased by 117.1% over the past 12 weeks.

Tee Higgins' targets have increased by 55.56% over the past 12 weeks.

Tee Higgins' receptions have increased by 100.0% over the past 12 weeks.

Tee Higgins' receiving touchdowns have increased by 250.0% over the past 14 weeks.

Tee Higgins' target share has decreased by 27.81% over the past 24 weeks.

Sam LaPorta

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Sam LaPorta's receiving yards have increased by 46.33% over the past 8 weeks.

Sam LaPorta's target share has increased by 16.69% over the past 8 weeks.

Sam LaPorta's receiving touchdowns have increased by 200.0% over the past 10 weeks.

Sam LaPorta's targets have decreased by 35.19% over the past 14 weeks.

Sam LaPorta's total points have increased by 200.0% over the past 10 weeks.

II. Historical Performance

Season

Week

Home

Score

Away

QBR

CMP

ATT

YD

TD

INT

YPA

2025

17

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0

2025

16

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0

2025

15

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0

2025

14

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0

2025

5

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0