Detroit Lions fans predict top-10 season for Sam LaPorta

Earlier this week, we published our latest SB Nation Reacts survey, sponsored by the folks at FanDuel Sportsbook, and asked Detroit Lions fans to project how many receiving yards Sam LaPorta would have during the 2026 season.

For this survey, we gathered the receiving totals from LaPorta’s previous three seasons, created five different ranges of totals, and asked fans to pick which one the All-Pro tight end would land in this season.

Let’s take a look at the results from our survey:

While the majority of fans picked the middle-of-the-road projection for LaPorta, it’s worth pointing out that if he indeed hits this range, he’ll still likely land amongst the top-10 tight ends in the NFL. Last season, only 11 tight ends cleared 651 yards, and only five tight ends exceeded 800 yards, which is where another third of the vote landed. For what it’s worth, FanDuel Sportsbook’s over/under receiving yards projection for LaPorta currently sits at 650.5 (-114)—a number 75% of the fan base expects him to clear.

Let’s take a look at the comment section of our original article and The FEED post to see fans’ explanations for their selections (slightly edited for clarity).

• Phoenix Dark: “If he stays healthy and plays at least 15 games? 700-800 yards. There are so many receiving threats, and when you account for Amon Ra getting at least 1200 yards and Jamo getting around 1000-1200, it makes sense for the third highest to be in the 700-800 range.”
• Lenny20: “With all of the weapons the Lions have, I think that somewhere around 700 yards is doable.”
• Panzer1943: “It’s a contract year for him. Goff loves having him on the field. Barring injury, of course, I can see him getting 800+ yards and a Pro Bowl.”
• Aman Ramen St. Broth: “I hope the answer is: So Many.”

As a reminder, this survey was sponsored by the folks over at FanDuel Sportsbook, who currently have the Lions listed as +1800 to win this year’s Super Bowl, +900 to win the NFC Championship, and +150 to win the NFC North as the current favorites.

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