The Detroit Lions will host the Green Bay Packers in Week 13. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding TE Sam LaPorta.
Is Sam LaPorta Playing in Week 13?
LaPorta (back) has undergone surgery, and head coach Dan Campbell described LaPorta’s chances of returning this season as very, very slim on Friday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
We’ll continue to monitor the Lions’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit LaPorta in Week 13?
“Very, very slim” was how Dan Campbell described the chances of us seeing Sam LaPorta (back) again in 2025, and that means you can safely move on from the third-year tight end.
LaPorta still has another year left on his deal, and with his age-25 season coming up for a team that wants to chase annual success, it shouldn’t be a surprise that the organization is proceeding with caution.
Brock Wright will continue to fill the TE role on this offense. However, prevailing wisdom would suggest that their three elite skill position players (Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and Jahmyr Gibbs) will continue to do the heavy lifting, with the TE position as a whole being more of an afterthought/complementary piece.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
LaPorta’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 13
LaPorta is projected to score 0.0 points in PPR formats. This includes 0.0 receptions for 0.0 yards and 0.0 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 13 Weather Impact: Packers at Lions
Since the Lions play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 13 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
