Sam LaPorta
Detroit Lions · Tight End · #87Sam LaPorta stats: In 2026, Sam LaPorta has caught 35 passes for 399 yards and 3 touchdowns in 8 games for the Detroit Lions. He plays tight end and wears No. 87.
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Sam LaPorta Bio
- Team
- Detroit Lions
- Position
- Tight End · #87
- Height
- 6'3" (190 cm)
- Age
- 25
- Born
- Country
- United States
54 catches for 619 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns in 12 games.
Season Highlights 2026
Percentile against players at the same position who played at least 40% of games this season.
Sam LaPorta Stats by Season
Season totals; Y/G and AVG are per game and per attempt.
| Season | Team | GP | REC | TGT | YDS | AVG | Y/G | TD | CAR | RUSH | RTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 In progress | Lions | 8 | 35 | 49 | 399 | 11.4 | 49.9 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025* | Lions | 4 | 19 | 22 | 220 | 11.6 | 55.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career (games on file) | 12 | 54 | 71 | 619 | 11.5 | 51.6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
* 2025: box scores on file for 12 of 17 Lions games, so the totals are partial.
Sam LaPorta Career Highs
Best single-game totals in games on file.
- 97Receiving yardsvs Vikings · Nov 2, 2025L 27-24
- 8Receptions@ Panthers · Oct 4, 2026L 32-26
- 1Receiving TD@ Cardinals · Oct 11, 2026W 45-21
Sam LaPorta 2026 Splits
Receiving yards per game, with games played and total touchdowns. Regular season.
Sam LaPorta Advanced Stats 2026
- 71.4%Catch rateReceptions per target.
- 11.4Yards per catch
- 49.9Receiving yards per game
- 6.1Targets per game
- 3TouchdownsReceiving and rushing.
Sam LaPorta Game Log
| Date | Wk | Opp | Result | REC | TGT | YDS | TD | RUSH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 8 | 9 | @ Dolphins | W 19-9 | 4 | 5 | 32 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 1 | 8 | vs Vikings | W 19-15 | 3 | 5 | 33 | 0 | 2 |
| Oct 25 | 7 | vs Packers | W 20-17 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 11 | 5 | @ Cardinals | W 45-21 | 5 | 5 | 88 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 4 | 4 | @ Panthers | L 26-32 | 8 | 13 | 84 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 27 | 3 | vs Jets | W 31-24 | 3 | 4 | 44 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 17 | 2 | @ Bills | L 31-41 | 6 | 7 | 52 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 13 | 1 | vs Saints | W 31-30 | 5 | 8 | 48 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 8 G | 35 | 49 | 399 | 3 | 2 |
Sam LaPorta stats on this page update after every game he plays: averages, game log and career highs.
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Sam LaPorta Stats FAQs
What team does Sam LaPorta play for?
Sam LaPorta plays for the Detroit Lions as a tight end, wearing No. 87.
What are Sam LaPorta's 2026 stats?
In 2026, Sam LaPorta has caught 35 passes for 399 yards and 3 touchdowns in 8 games for the Detroit Lions.
What are Sam LaPorta's career stats?
In regular-season games on file, Sam LaPorta has 54 catches for 619 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns in 12 games. Box scores for part of an earlier season are not on file, so the career totals are partial.
What is Sam LaPorta's high in receiving yards?
Sam LaPorta's career high is 97 receiving yards, vs Vikings on Nov 2, 2025.
How old is Sam LaPorta?
Sam LaPorta is 25 years old, born on January 12, 2001 (United States).
How tall is Sam LaPorta?
Sam LaPorta is 6'3" (190 cm) tall.
Source: official NFL box scores, updated after every game. Last updated . How we check our data