TE15 in expected points; elite efficiency metrics; in love with price tag.
TE15 in expected half-PPR points last year with 5.4 targets per game through 10 games before back injury; ranked second in success rate, fourth in EPA per target, and fifth in yards per target. Despite being drafted as TE5-7 while finishing TE15 in expected points, the source identifies multiple upside paths: Lions' dome games, weak divisional defenses, and scheme fit. The source states 'I really like his price tag' and is 'in love with Sam LaPorta this year,' citing coaching tree context (Drew Pettigrew, Kevin Stefanski, Norv Turner) that historically targets tight ends at 32-34% rates, similar to Trey McBride's breakout season. He needs more volume than current ADP suggests to pay off, but the source sees the Lions' heavy use of 13-personnel sets (third most over last two seasons, second most passing plays, tied for most 15+ yard passing plays with 28) positioning LaPorta as the lead pass catcher in explosive moments alongside Amon-Ra St. Brown.
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View Sam LaPorta 2026 fantasy football value pagePlayer profile with fantasy value, ADP, projections, news, and source-backed STACKED insightsSam Laaporta was the Titan 15 in expected half PPR points last year, 5.4 targets per game... He was second in success rate, fourth in EPA per target, fifth in yards per target... I really like his price tag... I'm in love with Sam Leaporta this year.
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- TE15 in expected half-PPR points last year with 5.4 targets per game through 10 games before back injury; ranked second in success rate, fourth in EPA per target, and fifth in yards per target. Despite being drafted as TE5-7 while finishing TE15 in expected points, the source identifies multiple upside paths: Lions' dome games, weak divisional defenses, and scheme fit. The source states 'I really like his price tag' and is 'in love with Sam LaPorta this year,' citing coaching tree context (Drew Pettigrew, Kevin Stefanski, Norv Turner) that historically targets tight ends at 32-34% rates, similar to Trey McBride's breakout season. He needs more volume than current ADP suggests to pay off, but the source sees the Lions' heavy use of 13-personnel sets (third most over last two seasons, second most passing plays, tied for most 15+ yard passing plays with 28) positioning LaPorta as the lead pass catcher in explosive moments alongside Amon-Ra St. Brown.
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