Jared Goff highlights Sam LaPorta's key role in Lions' win over Cardinals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 12:40 PM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
Jared Goff praised Sam LaPorta as a vital factor in the Detroit Lions' 45-21 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on October 11, 2026. Goff noted that LaPorta's crucial receptions, including a touchdown on fourth-and-1 and a pivotal fourth-down conversion, helped shift the momentum after a slow start for the offense. The Lions scored on seven consecutive possessions following their initial three punts, showing a turnaround driven by LaPorta's contributions. Head coach Dan Campbell also credited LaPorta's play for revitalizing Detroit's offensive identity during the game.
- •Lions scored six touchdowns and a field goal after initial struggles.
- •LaPorta had a fourth-down conversion and a touchdown.
- •Goff emphasized LaPorta's impact on momentum changes.
- •Lions' defense held the Cardinals early in the game.
- •LaPorta's contributions helped restore the Lions' offensive identity.
- 12:40 PMYahoo Sports — Jared Goff Names the Player Who Changed Everything in Win Over Cardinals
"Jared Goff called Sam LaPorta the catalyst in Detroit’s win over Arizona, pointing to three catches that changed the entire game for the Lions.
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