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LaPorta went public with frustrations about the lack of a contract extension before the Packers game. He had a season-low 2 targets. The Lions surprised many by trading T.J. Hockenson midseason and have committed financially to two wide receivers and Gibbs, leaving LaPorta the odd player out.

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LaPorta season-low 2 targets; risky vs. Minnesota with contract frustrations

LaPorta went public with frustrations about the lack of a contract extension before the Packers game and had a season-low 2 targets in Week 7. Playing him against a tough Minnesota pass defense is very risky, as the Lions have committed financially to two wide receivers and Gibbs, leaving LaPorta the odd player out.

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