Sam LaPorta finishes with 33 receiving yards

Detroit Lions TE Sam LaPorta caught three passes for 33 yards against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 8. He was targeted five times during the game. SOURCE: USA Today Why It Matters: LaPorta was more involved in the passing game this week but was held to under 40 yards for the second straight game. He

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Lions TE Sam LaPorta caught three passes for 33 yards against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 8. He was targeted five times during the game.

SOURCE: USA Today

Why It Matters: LaPorta was more involved in the passing game this week but was held to under 40 yards for the second straight game. He will still see a handful of targets next week and can be considered a No. 1 tight end in fantasy leagues.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Sam LaPorta finishes with 33 receiving yards