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LaPorta has recorded 14 targets, 11 receptions, 169 receiving yards (2nd among TEs), two touchdowns, and 92 yards after catch (4th among TEs). His 15.1 total receiving EPA ranks second among tight ends and fifth among all players.
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LaPorta ranks 2nd among TEs vs. blitz with 169 yards, 2 TDs, 15.1 EPA.

LaPorta recorded eight targets, six receptions, 97 receiving yards (16.2 yards per reception), one touchdown, and four first downs in his lone game against the Vikings last year. More significantly, he is thriving against blitz packages this season with 14 targets, 11 receptions, 169 receiving yards (2nd among TEs), two touchdowns, 92 yards after catch (4th among TEs), and 15.1 total receiving EPA (2nd among TEs, 5th among all players), making him a secondary weapon alongside St. Brown for exploiting Minnesota's aggressive defense.

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