FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast on Sam LaPorta

PodcastThe PERFECT Fantasy Football Draft Strategy for 2026 | The Top Value Picks in E...July 16, 2026

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Coker and Sam Laporte at tight in

Mentioned at 72:34 – 72:36

STACKED’s take

Positive signalRole

LaPorta is selected as the tight end in one draft team.

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Sam LaPortaPositiveRole

LaPorta positioned as elite slot weapon for YAC opportunities against Saints' Cover-3.

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Sam LaPortaNeutralDepth Chart

LaPorta projected as Lions starter at tight end

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Sam LaPortaNegativeBust

LaPorta may not be elite; back issues could cause decline.

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Sam LaPortaNeutralInjury

LaPorta expected to play Week 1 after preseason hip injury.

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Sam LaPortaNeutralMatchup

LaPorta available as Goff weapon if Saints stop Lions' run game.

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Sam LaPortaPositiveInjury

Sam LaPorta is healthy and good to go for Week 1

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