Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta just put up a stat line in Week 7 against the Green Bay Packers that had everyone doing a double-take. We’re talking one single reception for a measly 18 yards on two targets. Seriously, after the run this guy has been on, it’s a head-scratcher.
Where Did the Production Go?
This wasn’t just a quiet game for LaPorta, folks. This was, by far, his worst performance of the entire season. Think about it: all the passing game action, every single bit of it, went straight to the wide receivers. LaPorta, who has been a consistent force, barely saw the ball. It makes you wonder what the heck happened to the game plan, right? You’ve got a weapon like that, and he’s sidelined by the flow of the game? Tough to watch.
A Stunning Drop After Weeks of Dominance
This Week 7 outing is even more baffling when you look at what LaPorta was doing just before this. He had been on an absolute tear, scoring a touchdown in two straight games, and had found the end zone in three of the last four. That’s real production! Over his first five games, he was averaging a solid 5.4 receptions per outing. That kind of consistency is what you build an offense around. To go from that kind of steady contribution to laying a complete egg in Week 7 is a stark reminder of how quickly things can change in the NFL.
What’s Next for LaPorta?
So, what does this mean moving forward? Even with this dud, Sam LaPorta is still considered a low-end TE1 in most fantasy leagues for now. That tells you how high the expectations were, and how much credit he’d built up. But you gotta wonder if this one-catch performance is just a fluke, or if defenses are starting to figure him out. Next time out, LaPorta needs to prove that Week 7 was nothing more than an anomaly. The Lions need that guy who was scoring every other game back in the mix, plain and simple.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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