Sam LaPorta ranks fifth among tight ends ahead of Lions-Panthers matchup

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Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Sam LaPorta ranks fifth among tight ends ahead of Lions-Panthers matchup

Summary

Detroit tight end Sam LaPorta is set to face Carolina on Sunday, positioned fifth in tight end rankings for Week 4. LaPorta has begun to carve out a role in the offense, highlighted by his first 20-plus-yard reception in the previous game against the Jets. While other skill players like Jahmyr Gibbs and Amon-Ra St. Brown dominate scoring opportunities, LaPorta's potential remains solid, although his ceiling is debated. His upcoming performance will be pivotal in assessing his value in fantasy football moving forward.

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Key Details

•Sam LaPorta ranks fifth among tight ends heading into Week 4.
•LaPorta had his first 20-plus-yard reception against the Jets.
•Jahmyr Gibbs and Amon-Ra St. Brown have been key in scoring drives.
•Detroit faces Carolina on Sunday, October 4, 2026.

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9:33 AMYahoo Sports — Sam LaPorta Fantasy Week 4 Start or Sit: A Top-10 Floor Is Good Enough

What they're saying

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Detroit travels to Carolina on Sunday with LaPorta fifth among tight ends in PFN’s Week 4 rankings, and the huge Jahmyr Gibbs games are a bit of a pain: they create scoring position, but Gibbs and Amon-Ra St. Brown finish most of those drives.
— Yahoo Sports

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