Sam LaPorta Fantasy Week 17: Projections, Points and Stats vs. 49ers

In Week 17 (Monday at 8:15 PM ET), TE Sam LaPorta and the Detroit Lions will meet the San Francisco 49ers, who have the third-ranked passing defense in the league (183.3 yards conceded per game).

Is LaPorta a DFS option for you this week, as he faces the 49ers? More stats and info can be found below, so check it out.

Thinking about playing LaPorta this week? Start building your FanDuel fantasy football lineup today!

LaPorta vs. 49ers Game Info

• Matchup: Detroit Lions at San Francisco 49ers
• Game Day: December 30, 2024
• Game Time: 8:15 PM
• Projected Fantasy Points: 7.5
• PPR Projected Fantasy Points: 9.8
• Projected Receiving Yards: 52.96
• Projected Receiving TDs: 0.37

Projections provided by numberFire

LaPorta Fantasy Performance

• At the TE position, LaPorta is currently the ninth-ranked fantasy player (146th overall), putting up 95.9 total fantasy points (6.9 per game).
• In his last three games, LaPorta has accumulated 26.8 total fantasy points (8.9 per game), reeling in 16 balls (on 24 targets) for 208 yards and one touchdown.
• LaPorta has tallied 233 receiving yards and three scores on 22 catches (36 targets) in his last five games. From a fantasy perspective, he has produced 41.3 points (8.3 per game) during that stretch.
• The peak of LaPorta's fantasy season so far was Week 13 against the Chicago Bears, when he caught three balls on six targets for six yards with two touchdowns, good for 12.6 fantasy points.
• From a fantasy standpoint, Sam LaPorta's matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 2 was his worst of the season, as he posted just 1.3 fantasy points. He had two receptions for 13 yards on the day.

Sign up for FanDuel Sportsbook and FanDuel Daily Fantasy today!

49ers Defensive Performance

• One player has registered over 300 yards passing in a game against San Francisco this season.
• The 49ers have allowed at least one passing TD to 13 opposing QBs this year.
• San Francisco has given up two or more TD passes to five opposing QBs this year.
• The 49ers have not allowed more than two passing TDs to any opposing quarterbacks this season.
• A total of three players have put up more than 100 yards receiving in a game against San Francisco this season.
• A total of 15 players have caught a TD pass against the 49ers this season.
• San Francisco has allowed two or more receiving touchdowns to three players this season.
• The 49ers have given up more than 100 yards rushing to four players this year.
• San Francisco has allowed 16 players to score at least one rushing touchdown versus them this year.
• The 49ers have allowed three players to score more than one rushing TD in a game this year.

Want more data and analysis on Sam LaPorta? Check out FanDuel Research for all the latest and in-depth fantasy and betting coverage.