The backup lineman gets huge ovations, even in road stadiums, when his name is announced. Here's how it happened and the man behind the cheers.

(Nic Antaya/Getty Images) 3 min When a team scores six touchdowns ... to retake the lead at 17-14. Detroit tight end Sam LaPorta made a remarkable, diving catch for a touchdown that helped the ...

He shouts at tight end Sam LaPorta to his right ... Why is everyone cheering?'" "It's just funny to hear a fan base chant an O-lineman's name, Dan Skipper's name, and cheer when he goes in ...

If the Lions' dream season ends in New Orleans in February, Sam LaPorta's divisional round touchdown against the Commanders will go down as one of the top moments. LaPorta made a ridiculous one ...

The Detroit Lions have one of the most talented young tight ends in the game in Sam LaPorta. A second-round pick out of Iowa in 2023, LaPorta set the record for receptions by a rookie tight end in ...

LaPorta recorded six receptions on seven targets for 51 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 45-31 divisional-round loss to the Commanders. LaPorta was overshadowed by both positive and negative ...

With the Detroit Lions trailing in the second quarter of the divisional round game on Saturday night but threatening in the red zone, quarterback Jared Goff connected with tight end Sam LaPorta ...

Detroit — Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta pulled down seven touchdowns in the regular season, but none were as impressive as the one he notched against the Washington Commanders on Saturday.

Try our NFL Playoff Predictor for real-time simulations and stay ahead of the game! LaPorta also kept away from the injury report during the week. He was a full participant in practice on Tuesday ...

Detroit Lions star tight end Sam LaPorta made one of the best catches of the season to finish off a first-half scoring drive against the Washington Commanders on Saturday night in the NFC ...