Congratulations are in order for Lions rookie tight end Sam LaPorta. Early in the second quarter of Detroit’s Week 3 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons, LaPorta hauled in his first career touchdown reception.
LaPorta snuck behind the bewildered Falcons defense and scampered into the end zone after catching a perfect throw from QB Jared Goff.
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— Detroit Lions (@Lions) September 24, 2023
The catch was LaPorta’s fifth of the game, which extends his NFL tight end record for most consecutive games starting a career with at least five receptions. The touchdown gave the Lions a 10-3 lead.