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Sam LaPorta

TE - DET

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2024 Season Outlooks

LaPorta was one of the biggest breakouts in 2023 as a rookie when he averaged 14.1 PPR points per game. He enters this season with the chance to be the No. 1 Fantasy tight end on Draft Day, and he's worth drafting toward the end of Round 2 or beginning of Round 3 in all leagues. It will come down to if LaPorta goes ahead of guys like Travis Kelce, Mark Andrews or Trey McBride, and we like LaPorta first of that group, slightly ahead of Kelce. LaPorta should remain a focal point for Jared Goff this season in Ben Johnson's offense, and LaPorta was one of seven players to score at least 10 touchdowns in 2023. He should continue to improve heading into his second year in the NFL, and LaPorta has the chance to be the No. 1 tight end in Fantasy for many years to come.

LaPorta is back as the Lions' starting tight end after putting together a historic rookie season which saw him finish the season as TE1. LaPorta and Jared Goff immediately hit it off, with the young tight end becoming a trusted target and ranking top five in routes, targets, receptions, receiving yards, touchdowns and end zone targets, as well as finishing second in team target share. Fantasy managers should expect more of the same in 2024 with the Lions returning the majority of their starting offense, LaPorta should be the top tight end off the board on draft day.