Sam LaPorta Fantasy Football Week 7 Preview: Stats and Projections Against Buccaneers
As Week 7 of the NFL season approaches, Sam LaPorta and the Detroit Lions are set to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The game will take place on October 20, 2025, at 7 p.m. ET. LaPorta has become a key figure for fantasy football enthusiasts, particularly for those considering him for daily fantasy lineups.
Sam LaPorta’s Fantasy Football Projections
LaPorta’s projected fantasy points for this matchup are as follows:
- Projected Fantasy Points (PPR): 6.9
- Projected Fantasy Points: 9.0
- Projected Receiving Yards: 45.45
- Projected Receiving Touchdowns: 0.40
Current Performance and Stats
In the 2025 season, LaPorta has accumulated 44.4 fantasy points, averaging 7.4 points per game. This ranks him 11th among tight ends and 138th overall in fantasy scoring. He has seen significant action in his last three games, receiving 16 targets, resulting in 13 receptions for 186 yards and two touchdowns, totaling 30.6 fantasy points—an average of 10.2 points per game.
Over his last five games, LaPorta has earned 36.5 fantasy points, averaging 7.3 points per game. He has converted 24 targets into 20 receptions for 245 yards and two touchdowns. Notably, one of his best performances came in Week 5 against the Cincinnati Bengals, where he scored 15.2 fantasy points despite not making any passing touchdowns.
Challenges Against the Buccaneers’ Defense
The Buccaneers currently rank 21st in pass defense, allowing 231.3 yards per game. Their defense has struggled this season, having permitted:
- Over 300 passing yards to two opposing players.
- At least one touchdown pass from five quarterbacks.
- At least two touchdown passes from three different players in a single game.
- More than 100 receiving yards to three players.
- Touchdowns from eight different players on passing plays.
While Tampa Bay has contained rushing attacks effectively, limiting players to a maximum of one rushing touchdown each, they have also seen five players score rushing touchdowns against them this season.
As LaPorta continues to emerge as a reliable option in fantasy football, his upcoming game against the Buccaneers presents both opportunities and challenges. Fantasy managers should take note of his recent performances and the Buccaneers’ defensive vulnerabilities when finalizing their lineups.
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