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Playing his first game since undergoing back surgery, LaPorta finished with five receptions on eight for 48 yards. He also played 81% of the offensive snaps, letting everyone know he's back and ready to regularly contribute to the Lions' offense. The trio of Dalton Schultz, Marlin Klein and Foster Moreau wound up with a collective line of seven catches for 61 yards against the Bills.
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LaPorta's 81% snap share and Buffalo's weak TE defense support TD upside.

LaPorta played his first game since back surgery in Week 1, finishing with five receptions on eight targets for 48 yards and an 81% snap share, signaling his readiness to regularly contribute. The source projects LaPorta will exploit a prime matchup against Buffalo's defense, which allowed a combined seven catches for 61 yards to tight ends Schultz, Klein, and Moreau in Week 1. With Buffalo's defensive focus on stopping Gibbs, St. Brown, and Williams in the red zone, the source expects LaPorta to find paydirt at +220 odds, noting he has the best touchdown odds among four Detroit players mentioned.

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