Sam LaPorta and the Lions vs. the Rams: Week 1 Stats, Matchup, Game Info

Published 9:58 pm Thursday, September 5, 2024

Sam LaPorta has a decent matchup when his Detroit Lions play the Los Angeles Rams in their season opener (Sunday, 8:20 PM ET). The Rams gave up 231.1 passing yards per game last season, 20th in the league.

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Matchup Information

  • Matchup: Detroit Lions vs. Los Angeles Rams
  • Game Day: September 8, 2024
  • Game Time: 8:20 PM
  • TV: NBC
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Receiving Yards Prop: Over 53.5 (-114)

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LaPorta’s Current Injury Status

  • LaPorta is not listed on the injury report this week.

LaPorta’s Season Stats (2023)

Targets Receptions Yards YAC TDs Yards/Catch
120 86 889 358 10 10.3

LaPorta’s Stat Rankings and Insights (2023)

  • LaPorta racked up 358 yards after the catch last year, 44th among NFL pass-catchers.
  • He averaged 4.0 yards per carry and 0.2 yards per game last season.
  • Last year LaPorta gained 10.3 yards per reception, 85th in the NFL.
  • With 889 receiving yards on 120 targets last year, he was 69th in the NFL with 7.4 yards per target.

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Opposing Defense Rankings (2023)

  • The Rams were the NFL’s 20th-ranked defense against the pass last year, surrendering 231.1 passing yards per game.
  • Los Angeles’ pass D gave up 24 passing TDs last season (1.4 per game) to rank 22nd in the NFL.
  • Opposing QBs threw 10 picks against the Rams a year ago (0.6 per game). The Rams’ pass D ranked 23rd in interceptions.
  • By surrendering 106.8 yards per game on the ground last season, Los Angeles was the NFL’s 12th-ranked run defense.
  • The Lions are facing off against the NFL’s 11th-ranked rush defense (14 TDs conceded a season ago).

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