Sam LaPorta records eight receptions and a touchdown in Week 4
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 5:15 AM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta had a strong performance on October 4 against the Carolina Panthers, logging eight receptions for 84 yards and a touchdown. He was targeted a team-high 13 times, marking his best outing since Week 9 of the previous season. LaPorta had struggled earlier in the season, averaging 48 yards per game through the first three weeks. Despite this, he demonstrated potential as a viable option at tight end for the Lions moving forward.
- •LaPorta had eight receptions for 84 yards and a touchdown.
- •He was targeted a team-high 13 times in the game.
- •His performance is his best since Week 9 of last year.
- •LaPorta averaged 48 yards per game before this match.
- •The game took place on October 4 against the Carolina Panthers.
- 5:15 AMYahoo Sports — Sam LaPorta hits pay dirt in Week 4
"Targeted a team-high 13 times, Sam LaPorta finished with 84 yards and a score on eight receptions versus Carolina.
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