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Lions' Sam LaPorta Out for Week 11: Fantasy Impact

11/15/2025

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Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is ruled out for Week 11 with a back injury after not practicing all week.
LaPorta ranks second on the Lions with 45 targets and 484 receiving yards this season.
His absence could shift the offense, potentially increasing roles for Isaac TeSlaa and Kalif Raymond.
Fantasy owners should consider alternative tight ends as LaPorta's return timeline remains uncertain, possibly extending into Week 12.

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Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is ruled out for Week 11 with a back injury after not practicing all week.
LaPorta ranks second on the Lions with 45 targets and 484 receiving yards this season.
His absence could shift the offense, potentially increasing roles for Isaac TeSlaa and Kalif Raymond.
Fantasy owners should consider alternative tight ends as LaPorta's return timeline remains uncertain, possibly extending into Week 12.