Pride Of Detroit on Sam LaPorta

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He's first in contested catch rate (83.3%) among pass catchers with at least two contested targets, and second in yards after catch per reception (5.3) of anyone with more than 17 targets through five weeks. He's second in yards per reception (11.7) behind only Jameson Williams (15.3)
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LaPorta leads in contested catch rate (83.3%); second in YAC/rec (5.3) and yards/rec (11.7).

LaPorta is the Lions' second-most valuable offensive playmaker behind Gibbs. He leads in contested catch rate (83.3%) among pass catchers with 2+ contested targets; ranks second in yards after catch per reception (5.3) among players with 17+ targets; and ranks second in yards per reception (11.7) behind only Jameson Williams (15.3) among receivers with 10+ catches through five weeks. The source emphasizes his durability and importance to the offense, stating he is the kind of talent Detroit desperately missed down the stretch last season.

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