Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta has made NFL history by setting the new record for the most receptions in a season by a rookie TE with 82 receptions. LaPorta's record-breaking catch was a touchdown from quarterback Jared Goff, marking his 10th touchdown reception of the year and putting the Lions ahead of the Minnesota Vikings with a score of 7-0, with 8:06 left in the first quarter. This achievement surpasses the previous record of 81 receptions set by Keith Jackson in 1988. LaPorta's milestone was reached during a game against the Minnesota Vikings, where he was instrumental in giving the Lions an early lead. His performance this season has been compared to NFL greats, as he joins Rob Gronkowski and Mike Ditka as one of the only rookie TEs to have 10 TDs. Additionally, LaPorta and his teammate Jahmyr Gibbs are the first pair of rookie teammates to each score at least 10 TDs in the same season.
Sam LaPorta and Jahmyr Gibbs are the 1st pair of rookie teammates to each score at least 10 TD’s in the same season 🤯🔥 https://t.co/eb8hTOMPId
The first pair of rookies with 10+ touchdowns each in NFL history: Jahmyr Gibbs and Sam LaPorta 🦁 https://t.co/THv8thBr5H
jesus laporta already has 82 catches against the vikings today? it's never going to be ok https://t.co/RNtwkVb4WC
Sam LaPorta sets new tight end rookie record with 82nd catch, Lions lead Vikings. https://t.co/ER6phMJ72i
With his first quarter TD catch, Sam Laporta now owns the rookie reception record among tight ends (82). https://t.co/o2ulaKvhCG
A record breaking season for Sam LaPorta. 👏 https://t.co/eCUop6zG27
vikings are clearly dialed in
#Lions TE Sam LaPorta has officially broken the #NFL record for receptions by a rookie! 🔥 Keith Jackson recorded 81 catches in 1988. #OnePride https://t.co/599anzubw8
Sam LaPorta just set the NFL record for receptions by a rookie TE. https://t.co/Lt3G7gLPYj
10 touchdowns on the season for #Lions rookie tight end Sam Laporta. Absolute stud. https://t.co/uJF2KZlokB
What a season for Sam LaPorta 👏 🔷 Rookie record for most catches by a TE (82) 🔷 Joins Gronk and Mike Ditka for only rookie TEs to have 10 TDs (via @NFL) https://t.co/hwErmC125n
What a rookie season for Sam LaPorta 👏 His 10th TD reception of the year! 📺: FOX https://t.co/9vQYVBSmIZ
Sam LaPorta gets his 10th touchdown! The Lions are the first NFL team to have two rookies with 10 touchdowns. Jahmyr Gibbs also has 10.
Sam LaPorta just broke the TE rookie reception record with his 82nd catch of the year! (via @NFL) https://t.co/JZSjUNRDv5
Sam LaPorta just broke the TE rookie reception record (82) 🔥 https://t.co/lRNCcXD7Ue
Sam LaPorta just set the record for most receptions by a rookie TE in NFL history.
Sam LaPorta has broken the TE rookie reception record (82) 🏆 https://t.co/HO3IXubowu
Sam LaPorta with the TD to break the TE rookie reception record! 🔥 (🎥: @NFL) https://t.co/PFtMcgk0eF
.@Lions TE @Samlaporta has established the new #NFL record for receptions in a season by a rookie TE, passing the previous record of 81 set by Keith Jackson in 1988. #OnePride https://t.co/KnyxHObM8X
True or False: Sam LaPorta should go before Travis Kelce in fantasy drafts next year. https://t.co/7lNSioWNN4
History: Sam LaPorta now holds the NFL rookie TE record for receptions in a season with 82. https://t.co/AlEfqVqIoZ
82 receptions (and counting) are now the NFL's rookie TE record. https://t.co/RJO2ZRBPYz
Sam LaPorta breaks the TE rookie reception record (82) with this TD! 📺: #MINvsDET on FOX 📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/X0vcyHUoyR https://t.co/j4kjDKcKsJ
Goff TD pass to wide-open Sam LaPorta in endzone. Kick good. Lions 7, Vikings 0 with 8:06 left in first Q.
Sam LaPorta wins the 2023-24 award for doesn't score a TD when I bet him but sure as heck does when I don't.
Goff to LaPorta. Touchdown, Lions. LaPorta's 10th of the year. 7-0
.@Lions TE @Samlaporta has produced his 10th receiving TD of the season, tying @RobGronkowski for the 2nd-most by a rookie TE in NFL history. #OnePride https://t.co/CVSlNgQHqT
Sam LaPorta wins the 2023-24 idea for doesn't score a TD when I bet him but sure as heck does when I don't.
Jared Goff finds a wide open Sam LaPorta for a touchdown. This could quickly get out of hand for the Vikings.
Goff to LaPorta for the TD .. and with that catch, Sam LaPorta sets a new NFL record for most receptions by a rookie TE
Goff to LaPorta for the 2-yard TD. #MINvsDET
Awesome. Dan Skipper reports as eligible and Ford Field goes nuts. #MINvsDET
#Lions TE Sam LaPorta needs 1⃣ catch to break Keith Jackson's rookie receptions record. 👀 #OnePride https://t.co/KWEyljozKj
Jack Fox lmao
Sam LaPorta is tied for the most receptions EVER for a rookie TE 🤯 https://t.co/Nb022GLkdk