The Detroit Lions (4-2) will host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-1) in Week 7. 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 7?
LaPorta is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
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 Sam LaPorta in Week 7?
Sam LaPorta has scored in consecutive weeks (19 touchdowns in 39 career games) and I worry less about his target ceiling than I do others at the position.
Of course I’d love to see him clear six looks in a game, something he hasn’t done since Week 1, but the track record of efficiency is enough to make him a lineup lock, especially in a home game like this that carries shootout potential.
If you include the playoff loss, LaPorta has hauled in 39 of his past 47 targets, a success rate that looks more like my high school GPA than a catch percentage. Much like Travis Kelce in Kansas City, Detroit has dialed back his average depth of target (5.9 yards after posting 7.4 and 7.9 in his first two NFL seasons) and it’s helped stabilize his fantasy floor.
Don’t bemoan the target count, be happy that you have one of the five highest floors at the position.
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 7
LaPorta is projected to score 11.9 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project LaPorta to have 4 receptions for 47 yards and 0.5 touchdowns. LaPorta could also add 0 rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 7 Weather Impact: Buccaneers at Lions
Since the Lions play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 7 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
