Pride Of Detroit on Sam LaPorta

ArticleNFL predictions: 4 keys to a Lions victory over the Cardinals in Week 5October 9, 2026

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If he can come through—which players often do when challenged in this manner—he will force the Cardinals' safeties to expand their coverage zones and open things up underneath for players like Amon-Ra St. Brown, Sam LaPorta, and Jahmyr Gibbs.

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LaPorta positioned to benefit from Williams' deep stretches opening underneath coverage.

LaPorta is expected to benefit from Jameson Williams stretching the Cardinals' safeties in zone coverage. If Williams forces the Cardinals' safeties to expand their coverage zones, it will open things up underneath for LaPorta and other short-area targets.