TE · Detroit Lions vs New York Jets · 61 graded snaps
Solid
LaPorta delivered a solid outing highlighted by a 28-yard reception and perimeter blocking on scoring plays, tempered by a costly 4th-down blocking bust.
LaPorta earned a 72.7 overall grade primarily driven by impactful receiving (73) and active run blocking (69). He sparked Detroit's passing attack with an explosive 28-yard reception on a play-action bootleg (Q3 13:25) and created passing lanes via sharp clearing routes late in the second half. In the run game, he secured multiple drive-defining plays, including a standout reach block on Joseph Ossai to sprung Jahmyr Gibbs' 17-yard touchdown (Q3 11:06). However, run-blocking inconsistency limited his grade, culminating in a beaten block across his face on 4th & 1 that forced a turnover on downs (Q4 08:37).
Strengths
Perimeter reach and seal blocking
Intermediate route execution
Coverage manipulation on crossing concepts
Weaknesses
Preventing inside penetration across his face
Sustaining point-of-attack blocks vs. edge rushers
Plays that moved the grade
+1.5Q3 11:06, 2nd & 4Reached and sealed defensive end Joseph Ossai on the perimeter to spring Jahmyr Gibbs for a 17-yard touchdown rush.
+1.5Q3 13:25, 1st & 10Stemmed vertically before breaking outside toward the sideline to secure a 28-yard play-action reception.
-1.5Q4 08:37, 4th & 1Allowed Kingsley Enagbare to cross his face immediately at the snap, resulting in a run stop for no gain and a turnover on downs.
Every graded snap · 18 wins or losses, 43 routine
+1Q1 12:21 · 1 & 10 · ReceivingExecutes a clean release, makes the catch in stride, and turns upfield for positive yardage.
-1Q1 02:19 · 1 & 10 · Run blockFails to reach McDonald, losing outside leverage immediately and allowing him to blow up the perimeter run.
+0.5Q2 14:51 · 1 & 10 · Run blockWorks out to the perimeter to wall off second-level pursuit, establishing the sideline lane for Gibbs.
+0.5Q2 12:56 · 1 & 10 · Run blockMaintains leverage on the outside edge against the overhang defender, keeping the sideline alley sealed.
+0.5Q2 12:14 · 2 & 3 · ReceivingMotions across the formation before the snap, running a route to clear out underneath coverage.
+1Q2 05:26 · 1 & 10 · ReceivingFinds the void in the second-level zone, makes a hands catch in traffic, and turns upfield for extra yardage through initial contact.
+0.5Q2 04:49 · 2 & 2 · Run blockSecures the outside edge against boundary pursuit, widening the lane for the runner.
+0.5Q2 02:55 · 3 & 3 · Run blockLocks out the playside edge against Will McDonald IV, securing the perimeter to prevent any backside pursuit.
+1.5Q3 13:25 · 1 & 10 · ReceivingReleases from the right inline tight end spot, stems vertically before breaking outside toward the sideline, outflanking underneath coverage to secure the 28-yard catch.
+1Q3 12:20 · 2 & 3 · Run blockSecures inside positioning on McGregor immediately at the snap, washing him down and opening the path for Sewell to pull freely.
+1.5Q3 11:06 · 2 & 4 · Run blockExecutes crucial reach block on Joseph Ossai, getting his helmet outside and sustaining leverage to completely seal the edge.
+0.5Q3 05:38 · 2 & 8 · Run blockLocks onto the outside defender and maintains base to keep the frontside edge completely clean.
+1Q3 02:53 · 2 & 4 · Run blockEffectively latches onto Ossai and turns him inside to create the initial perimeter lane for Gibbs to turn the corner.
+0.5Q4 15:00 · 2 & 1 · Run blockMaintains outside leverage and seals the boundary edge against Bailey, keeping the gap consolidated inside.
-0.5Q4 10:00 · 2 & 5 · Run blockEngages Bailey on the perimeter but gets shed at the point of attack, allowing the tackle for a minimal gain.
-1.5Q4 08:37 · 4 & 1 · Run blockBeaten across his face at the snap by Enagbare, allowing immediate penetration that blows up the 4th-down conversion.
+0.5Q4 04:06 · 1 & 10 · ReceivingRuns an intermediate crossing route that pulls the underneath coverage and helps vacate the intermediate window.
+1Q4 02:30 · 3 & 5 · ReceivingReleases inside aggressively, pulling safety Dane Belton with him in man coverage to vacate the entire right boundary for Gibbs.