FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast on Sam LaPorta

PodcastFantasy Football's Biggest Make-or-Break Players for 2026 Drafts | Henderson, R...July 23, 2026

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This Lions offense just does better when Sam Laporta's on the field. They scored 31.4 points with him, 24.8 without him.

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STACKED’s take

Positive signalRole

Lions score 31.4 PPG with Laporta, 24.8 without; critical to offensive efficiency.

The Lions offense performs significantly better when Laporta is on the field, scoring 31.4 points per game with him versus 24.8 without him over his career with the team, indicating his critical role in the offense.

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