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ArticleThe Honolulu Blueprint: 4 predictions for a Lions victory over the Saints
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With elite weapons in the slot—namely Amon-Ra St. Brown and Sam LaPorta—and a quarterback who is best known for his accuracy, Jared Goff will likely spend most of this game looking to get the ball in his playmakers' hands and letting them win with yards after the catch (YAC).
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LaPorta positioned as elite slot weapon for YAC opportunities against Saints' Cover-3.

LaPorta is identified as one of the Lions' elite weapons in the slot who will be a primary target for Jared Goff in the Week 1 matchup against the Saints. Against the Saints' base 3-4 front with Cover-3 coverage (nearly half their defensive snaps in 2025) and multiple linebackers in the intermediate range, LaPorta will be positioned to win with yards after the catch (YAC) as the Lions take what's available to them in the passing game.

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