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Detroit Lions TE Sam LaPorta caught six passes for 52 yards and a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills in Week 1. LaPorta was targeted seven times. Facing a Bills defense that put the clamps on opposing tight ends a year ago, LaPorta put together a solid effort, which included his first touchdown since Nov. 2, 2025.
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LaPorta exploited Bills' TE coverage weakness with 6 catches, 52 yards, and a TD.

LaPorta caught 6 passes for 52 yards and a TD on 7 targets against Buffalo in Week 1, a Bills defense that had clamped down on opposing tight ends in the prior year. The solid effort included his first TD since Nov. 2, 2025.

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