Pride Of Detroit on Sam LaPorta

ArticleLions report card, grades: Secondary takes huge strides vs. CardinalsOctober 12, 2026

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When the Lions offense looked like they were stuck in a rut, it was Sam LaPorta who pulled them out with an impressive fourth-down catch that kept their first touchdown drive alive. LaPorta finished the game by catching all five of his targets for 88 yards and a score.

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LaPorta's 5-for-5, 88 yards, 1 TD with key fourth-down conversions led the offense.

LaPorta caught all 5 targets for 88 yards and 1 TD, including a crucial fourth-down conversion that kept the Lions' first TD drive alive and a third-and-11 conversion that turned into fourth-and-1. He was the offensive catalyst when Detroit looked stuck.