Outlook Sam LaPorta
Sam LaPorta at Carolina — Primed for TE1 Production in High-Scoring Tilt
Sam LaPorta enters Week 4 completely healthy and firmly entrenched as Detroit's primary tight end. Through three contests, he has remained an integral piece of the passing attack alongside Amon-Ra St. Brown, hauling in 14 of 19 targets for 144 yards and a touchdown.
Facing Carolina in a matchup featuring a 51-point game total, Detroit's offense is positioned for plenty of scoring opportunities. Our projections peg LaPorta for roughly 4.5 receptions and 48 receiving yards (12.4 fantasy points). Rostered in 100% of leagues with start rates holding above 80%, fantasy managers should feel confident slotting him into their lineups across all formats as a high-end option.
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Outlook Makai Lemon
Makai Lemon Poised for Expanded Slot Role with Key Pass Catchers Sidelined
With DeVonta Smith and Dallas Goedert ruled out, Lemon should see elevated work operating as Philadelphia's primary slot receiver. The rookie flashed his playmaking ability with a 19-yard catch last week, and the coaching staff highlighted plans to refine their screen game to manufacture touches for him in space.
Our projections peg Lemon for approximately 3.7 catches and 40 receiving yards (around 9.1 fantasy points), giving him modest PPR utility against the Rams. Although rostered in just over half of leagues and rarely started, his spike in opportunity makes him an intriguing deeper-league streaming option.
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