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Ron Stewart fantasy football takes on Sam LaPorta
Every source-backed video insight STACKED has extracted from Ron Stewart about Sam LaPorta.
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All Ron Stewart insights about Sam LaPorta
NegativeRoleOct 26, 2026
Despite contract negotiation speculation and National Tight Ends Day coverage, the source does not believe the Lions purposely limited Leaporta's involvement in the game plan due to his public comments. Leaporta had a goal-line slant opportunity that nearly resulted in a touchdown but was incomplete (tipped pass). The broader Lions offense context: Leaporta is boom-bust dependent on touchdown scoring, similar to Jameson Williams's archetype; weeks 1–4 he averaged 14.2 PPG as TE5, but weeks 4–7 production swung toward Williams. The source advises against reactionary decisions and notes Leaporta is a buy candidate when in a slump, assuming health.NegativeRoleOct 26, 2026
Sam Laaporta was put in the doghouse and notably left out of the game plan on National Tight Ends Day, possibly due to his public contract negotiation comments; the source suspects this may be related to agent-orchestrated positioning rather than pure performance-based benching.NegativeProjectionOct 22, 2026
Comparison tight end with similar usage and volume profile to Tucker Kraft; LaPorta is producing at expected levels while Kraft is still ramping up from ACL injury.PositiveValueOct 15, 2026
Ron Stewart identifies Sam LaPorta as a buy-low trade target during Week 6 bye weeks for teams with strong records (4-1 or 5-0) looking to acquire Lions players at discount. LaPorta is listed among the Lions' key offensive weapons available at reduced trade value when his owner is struggling with bye week conflicts.NegativeProjectionSep 28, 2026
Sam LaPorta serves as a historical benchmark for rookie tight end production, having recorded 42.6 PPR points through his first three career games, which remains the highest mark since 2020.NegativeRoleSep 26, 2026
Concerns regarding Sam LaPorta overtaking Jameson Williams in the Lions' target hierarchy are overstated. While LaPorta is producing 13-14 points per game, Williams currently commands more first-read targets in the offense.NegativeUsageSep 24, 2026
Ron Stewart argues that concerns regarding Sam LaPorta overtaking Jameson Williams in the Lions' target hierarchy are overstated, noting that Williams currently leads LaPorta in first-read targets.NegativeValueSep 17, 2026
Zack Robinson and Ron Stewart suggest selling Sam LaPorta to acquire DeVonta Smith if you have tight end depth, such as having drafted Dalton Kincaid or Isaiah Likely.PositiveRoleSep 1, 2026
Ron Stewart expresses desire to draft LaPorta as a tight end target, indicating he is a preferred option at the position; Stewart would be forced to debate taking him if he remains available, suggesting LaPorta is a valued TE option in this draft context.NegativeInjuryAug 28, 2026
Ron Stewart notes that Sam LaPorta is currently dealing with a hip injury following a previous back injury. While LaPorta's presence may limit Jameson Williams' ceiling, Stewart argues that Williams has proven he can produce as a backend WR1 even when LaPorta is active.PositiveProjectionAug 23, 2026
JJ Zachariason has moved LaPorta down 12 spots in his rankings, citing ongoing back and hip injury issues and stiff target competition from Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and Jahmyr Gibbs. He argues that to be a top-five tight end, LaPorta must be a top-two target earner, which he deems unlikely.NegativeValueAug 23, 2026
Ron Stewart expresses regret for not drafting Sam LaPorta at his specific draft position, though he remains skeptical of LaPorta's overall fantasy value.NegativeBustAug 11, 2026
Sam LaPorta is grouped in the sixth-round tight end tier alongside Kyle Pitts, Harold Fannin, and Tucker Kraft. Ron Stewart predicts that two to three tight ends in this range will be brutal picks this season, citing last year's tight end draft range (LaPorta to David Njoku) where all those tight ends underperformed significantly.NegativeUsageAug 10, 2026
Sam LaPorta is a key target competitor in the Lions' offense alongside Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jahmyr Gibbs. The source notes that his absence last year provided a glimpse into the team's potential target distribution.NegativeValueAug 9, 2026
The source expresses skepticism about drafting tight ends early, noting that while Sam LaPorta isn't necessarily a bad pick, the position often sees players pushed up draft boards who fail to deliver value. There are also concerns regarding a potential back injury and target competition in the Lions' offense.NegativeValueAug 8, 2026
Ron Stewart considers Sam LaPorta as a potential draft target, though he ultimately prefers Jonathan Brooks in this specific roster build.PositiveUsageJun 17, 2026
Sam Leaporta had better efficiency than Jameson Williams with comparable yards per target and yards per route run metrics before his injury.PositiveRoleJun 17, 2026
Sam Leaporta is in a really strong offense in the Detroit Lions who will sleepwalk to being a top 10 unit, and new offensive coordinator Drew Petting, who had success with Trey McBride, should be great in this role.NegativeInjuryJun 17, 2026
Sam Leaporta is coming off a back surgery that came out of nowhere at week 10, and the analyst is concerned that back injuries in a player's mid-20s can lead to serious complications.PositiveProjectionJun 17, 2026
Sam Leaporta has finished as tight end three, tight end eight, and tight end six since coming into the NFL, making tight end 7 ranking feel appropriate for his historical production.