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LaPorta earned just 1 target against Green Bay, but he still ran a route on 91% of Detroit's dropbacks. I'm going back to him as a top-6 TE against a defense that sends extra rushers more than anyone. Minnesota sends at least five rushers on 68.6% of dropbacks (most in the NFL).
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LaPorta's 3.02 YPRR vs. blitz exploits Vikings' 68.6% five-rusher rate.

LaPorta is a top-6 TE play against Minnesota's blitz-heavy defense despite earning just 1 target against Green Bay. He ran a route on 91% of Detroit's dropbacks. Minnesota sends at least five rushers on 68.6% of dropbacks (most in the NFL), including 81.5% last week. LaPorta has averaged 3.02 YPRR against 5+ rushers this season versus 1.11 when defenses send fewer. Over Detroit's past three games, LaPorta has accounted for 25.9% of the team's first-read targets against the blitz.

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