The Detroit Lions offense has featured tight end Sam LaPorta heavily over the last several weeks. After starting the season quieter than expected, the Iowa product has emerged into his expected form late in the year.

After a standout 2023 rookie campaign with the Detroit Lions (13-2, 5-0 NFC North), former Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Sam LaPorta has continued his meteoric rise amongst the position’s top talents with another impressive year.

Jared Goff throws a dart to Sam LaPorta in the end zone to bring the Lions level vs. the 49ers.

The Detroit Lions have watched Sam LaPorta blossom into an impact performer. And now a record-breaking one at tight end versus the San Francisco 49ers. LaPorta grabbed a red zone touchdown with under 10 minutes left in the third quarter at Levi’s Stadium.