Sam LaPorta
TE · Detroit Lions
Roster observation: 2026, Week 9. Fri, Nov 6, 10:42 AM ET
Week 9, 2026 projection
12.1 PPR points
Point-per-reception scoring. Week 9 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week.
Sat, Nov 7, 1:25 AM ET
TE6 among 90 available TE projections for this period. Ties share a rank.
Week 9, 2026 outlook
No sourced injury report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm health or game-day availability. Sam LaPorta has a scheduled Week 9 matchup away at Miami Dolphins. Kickoff: Sun, Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET.
The stored Week 9 forecast is 12.1 PPR points. Week 9 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week. Targets per game averaged 4.0 across 3 recorded totals in 2026, weeks 8, 7, 5. The preceding three recorded games averaged 8.0. These are past results, not a workload forecast.
What to watch
Week 9 matchup
MIA
Miami Dolphins
Scheduled away matchup
Scheduled kickoff
Sun, Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET
Check official schedule changes and inactive reports before kickoff.
Recorded usage change
The latest three listed games are compared with the preceding three in the same season. A change appears only when both windows have three recorded totals. It is not a forecast.
4.0n=3
Targets per game
2026, weeks 8, 7, 5. Change -4 against the preceding three games.
3.0n=3
Catches per game
2026, weeks 8, 7, 5. Change -2.7 against the preceding three games.
46.3n=3
Receiving yards per game
2026, weeks 8, 7, 5. Change -13.7 against the preceding three games.
Inspect the comparison windows
| Metric | Recent weeks / average | Previous weeks / average |
|---|---|---|
| Targets per game | 8, 7, 5 / 4.0 (3 recorded) | 4, 3, 2 / 8.0 (3 recorded) |
| Catches per game | 8, 7, 5 / 3.0 (3 recorded) | 4, 3, 2 / 5.7 (3 recorded) |
| Receiving yards per game | 8, 7, 5 / 46.3 (3 recorded) | 4, 3, 2 / 60.0 (3 recorded) |
Compare observed teammates
Compare stored PPR forecasts from the same week, scoring format and source. A difference is not a start/sit recommendation or a probability.
Sam LaPorta · TE
12.1
Sam LaPorta · PPR
Active roster. Sat, Nov 7, 1:25 AM ET
1.2
Brock Wright · PPR
Active roster. Sat, Nov 7, 1:25 AM ET
Sam LaPorta minus Brock Wright: +10.9 PPR points. See each player's source date above.
Open the full start/sit toolTeam injury and practice context
Teammate availability can matter to role context. These source designations do not establish a workload change.
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
| Player | Game designation | Practice | Reported injury | Source date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amen Ogbongbemiga | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Toe | Observation time is not available. |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Rib | Observation time is not available. |
| Brian Branch | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Concussion | Observation time is not available. |
| Cade Mays | Not reported | Did Not Participate In Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| D.J. Reed | Not reported | Did Not Participate In Practice | Hip | Observation time is not available. |
| DJ Wonnum | Not reported | Did Not Participate In Practice | Concussion | Observation time is not available. |
| Jack Campbell | Not reported | Did Not Participate In Practice | Neck | Observation time is not available. |
| Jacob Saylors | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Neck | Observation time is not available. |
| Kerby Joseph | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| Rock Ya-Sin | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Cramps | Observation time is not available. |
Observed depth-chart context
The source’s formation and depth-slot labels are preserved. They are not confirmation of today’s starter, snaps or targets.
Stale source. Mon, Nov 2, 2:01 AM ET
| Player | Formation | Position label | Source slot | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam LaPorta | Offense | TE | 1 | Mon, Nov 2, 2:01 AM ET |
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Usage trend
Recent game stats
Regular-season actuals from the listed seasons and weeks. These may include the prior season. Averages use recorded games only and are not predictions.
Last 3 listed games
9.7
PPR average · 3 recorded totals
Last 5 listed games
11.8
PPR average · 5 recorded totals
Last 8 listed games
12.0
PPR average · 8 recorded totals
| Season / week | Opponent | PPR | Pass yards | Rush yards | Receive yards | Targets | Catches | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 / 8 | MIN | 6.5 | 0 | 2 | 33 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| 2026 / 7 | GB | 2.8 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 / 5 | ARI | 19.8 | 0 | 0 | 88 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2026 / 4 | CAR | 22.4 | 0 | 0 | 84 | 13 | 8 | 0 |
| 2026 / 3 | NYJ | 7.4 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 2026 / 2 | BUF | 17.2 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 7 | 6 | 0 |
| 2026 / 1 | NO | 9.8 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 / 10 | WAS | 10.3 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
Injury and practice report
No sourced report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm that the player is healthy or active.
News and podcast discussion
Updated Nov 7, 4:16 AM ET
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