Lions TE Sam LaPorta scores first touchdown of the season
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Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta scored his first touchdown of the season in the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills. The one-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Jared Goff brought the Lions within 10 points, making the score 34-24. LaPorta has made significant contributions in the game, accumulating 52 receiving yards on seven targets. The Lions defense will need to contain the Bills offense for a chance to stage a comeback, and they forced a punt on Buffalo's first drive of the fourth quarter. The game is ongoing with more than half of the fourth quarter remaining.
- •LaPorta scores first touchdown in fourth quarter.
- •Lions trail the Bills 34-24 in Week 2.
- •Goff connects with LaPorta for one-yard TD.
- •LaPorta has 52 yards on seven targets.
- •Lions' defense forced a Bills punt to start fourth quarter.
- 3:01 AMYahoo Sports — WATCH: Lions TE Sam LaPorta scores first TD of season
"Lions tight end Sam LaPorta got his first touchdown of the season in the fourth quarter against the Bills to cut Buffalo's lead to 34-24.
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