Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta just put together ... With 144 career catches, LaPorta now holds the all-time reception record among tight ends through two career seasons.

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff should thank second-year tight end Sam LaPorta for bailing him out on a key play in Saturday's divisional-round matchup against the Washington Commanders.

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff should thank second-year tight end Sam ... LaPorta backtracked slightly this season. In 16 regular-season games, he finished with 60 receptions for 726 yards ...