On a fourth-down play Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff deliver a strike down the seam to tight end Sam LaPorta who finishes a physical run after the catch with a reach into the end zone for the opening score against the Minnesota Vikings.

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta has been quiet early on in the Week 7 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Here's a closer look at what's going on with Detroit's tight end.

Lions tight end Sam LaPorta put up big receiving numbers as a rookie in 2023, but his stats haven't looked quite as good in the season and a half since then.

Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes chases down Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy for a sack inside the Vikings' 5-yard line.

Lions coach Dan Campbell is the best in the business at knowing when to go for it on fourth down, and he did it again on the opening drive today.

The Lions have four key players from their 2023 draft class-- running back Jahmyr Gibbs, tight end Sam LaPorta, linebacker Jack Campbell and safety Brian Branch-- who will be eligible for their first contract extensions after this season. In recent years ...

Sam LaPorta and the Detroit Lions will play the Minnesota Vikings in Week 9, Sunday at 1 p.m. ET at Ford Field. Game Time: 1 p.m.

On a fourth-down play Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff deliver a strike down the seam to tight end Sam LaPorta who finishes a physical run after the catch with a reach into the end zone for the opening score against the Minnesota Vikings.