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Tight end Sam LaPorta followed up back surgery with a hip injury in August, which isn't great, but I think the Lions still have the edge over the Saints in Week 1.
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LaPorta's hip injury compounds concerns after back surgery.

LaPorta followed up back surgery with a hip injury in August, creating health concerns entering the 2026 season. While one the source believes the Lions still have the edge over the Saints in Week 1 despite this injury, the compounding nature of his injuries raises durability questions.

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