Sam LaPorta

Lions TE Sam LaPorta (shoulder) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. HC Dan Campbell confirmed that LaPorta is "trending the right way" for this weekend's game vs. the Colts. Although he's been one of the most disappointing players in fantasy football this season, LaPorta has finished as a top-8 TE in two of his last three outings. And Sunday brings a matchup against the league's 30th-ranked TE defense.

Lions head coach Dan Campbell said things were trending the right way for tight end Sam LaPorta to play in this weekend s game against the Colts and Wednesday s injury report reflects that.

The Lions closed Week 11 as double-digit home favorites and smartly allowed LaPorta to take the full week off, opting not to rush him back for an easily winnable game. The move paid off; LaPorta's full Wednesday availability puts him firmly on track to suit up as a TE1 in Week 12.

LaPorta (shoulder) was a full participant at Wednesday's walkthrough.

Lions head coach Dan Campbell said things were trending the right way for tight end Sam LaPorta to play in this weekend s game against the Colts and Wednesday s injury report reflects that.