In the game between the Denver Broncos and the Los Angeles Chargers, the Broncos led 17-0 at the end of the third quarter and won 24-7. In another game against the Detroit Lions, the Lions dominated the Broncos, leading 21-0 at halftime and eventually winning 42-17. Lions' quarterback Jared Goff had an outstanding performance, throwing five touchdown passes, with three of them caught by rookie tight end Sam LaPorta. LaPorta's performance included three touchdown receptions, bringing his total to 9 for the season, making him one of the top rookie tight ends in NFL history. Goff's exceptional performance helped the Lions improve to 10-4 for the season.
Sam LaPorta update: His 3 TD catches vs. the #Broncos yesterday bring him to 9 for the season. Only 2 rookie TEs in #NFL history have caught more -- & only one other as many. #Lions #Bears #Patriots #Falcons https://t.co/00IPJveTFs
Sam LaPorta had a 3-TD game last night. 😲 The former Iowa TE is up to 71 rec., 758 yds & 9 TDs in his rookie season. https://t.co/yd8pXdTNdM
Jared Goff tosses 5 TDs as Lions blast Broncos, 42-17 https://t.co/RCqBGYUKvZ https://t.co/eF2Y9SmsY8
Jared Goff throws five touchdowns, four to rookies; Lions inch closer to playoffs with blowout win over Bronc https://t.co/RUmZAo2FyM
Detroit’s Sam LaPorta ranks third in NFL history for TD catches by a rookie TE with 9. Mike Ditka had 12 and Rob Gronkowski had 10. LaPorta is just the eighth rookie tight end in NFL history with 3 touchdown receptions in a game. Here are the others. https://t.co/fnFsKIWw5W
Detroit’s Sam LaPorta ranks third in NFL history for TD passes by a rookie TE with 9. Mike Ditka had 12 and Rob Gronkowski had 10. LaPorta is just the eighth rookie tight end in NFL history with 3 touchdown receptions in a game. Here are the others. https://t.co/7Z92QeapQ2
Sam LaPorta just had himself a GAME against the Denver Broncos. LaPorta now has the most receiving TD’s by a rookie in Lions HISTORY. • 5 receptions (2nd on team) • 56 receiving yards (2nd on team) • 3 receiving TD’s (1st on team) LaPorta now has more receiving TD’s (9)… https://t.co/ylQ1LV5hYu
Jared Goff throws five TDs as Lions improve to 10-4 with 42-17 rout of Broncos. https://t.co/xNJPprbzWa
5 pass TD, 0 INT in Lions history + Jared Goff tonight vs. Broncos + Matthew Stafford 2015 vs. Eagles https://t.co/5UEhDrpmdG
FIVE touchdown passes from Jared Goff 💪 (via @NFL) https://t.co/QheI9hUP8i
Sam LaPorta in the first round of fantasy playoffs: 🔥 5 catches 🔥 56 yards 🔥 3 TD 🎩 🔥 26.1 fantasy points https://t.co/B4cjafLq4I
Jared Goff in prime time 🌟 24/34 278 YDS 5 TD 0 INT His first 5 TD game since 2018 🔥 https://t.co/Lo3ofAmZ42
Jared Goff tonight: 🦁24/34 🦁278 YDS 🦁5 TDs / 0 INTs 🦁134.6 Passer Rating https://t.co/AN9hyvwcoU
Jared Goff since joining Lions in 2021... 🏡 Home (24 games) 17-7 ATS | 13, 30+ pt games 53 pass TD, 12 INT ✈️ Road (21 games) 13-8 ATS | 5, 30+ pt games 21 pass TD, 13 INT https://t.co/vGJ7R3QPaW
Goff to LaPorta (for the third time) for the 10-yd TD #OnePride 42 #BroncosCountry 17 #DENvsDET live blog: https://t.co/2b6DAa0btY
Jared Goff vs. the Broncos: - 24/34 - 278 passing yards - 5 TDs - 0 INTs https://t.co/Exz0vV4dfi
Jared Goff vs the Broncos: 24/34 Passing 278 Passing Yards 5 Passing TD’s The Lions are 10-4 😤 https://t.co/w4cFZ56W4q
Goff to LaPorta. His third TD of the day. Rookies have five touchdowns. Goff does, too. Lions 42, Broncos 17.
#Lions TE Sam LaPorta is the 3rd rookie TE in #NFL history with 700 receiving yards and 7 TDs. 🔥 PFN's TE Rankings: https://t.co/MC2bK9uPTf #OnePride | #PFN365 https://t.co/jyDGy7DvHN
END OF THIRD QUARTER #OnePride 28 #BroncosCountry 10 #DENvsDET live blog: https://t.co/tM9aEb2GaC
Jared Goff throws his fourth TD pass, his second to Sam LaPorta as Lions take 28-7 lead. https://t.co/8pZSjX2K7n
Jared Goff is the first Lions QB ever with back-to-back seasons with 25+ TD passes
Goff to LaPorta for 3-yd TD #OnePride 28 #BroncosCountry 7 #DENvsDET live blog: https://t.co/20seZXidfj
Sam LaPorta now has 8 receiving touchdowns this season. That's already tied for the 4th-most by any rookie TE in NFL history. Decent pick @Lions
Sam LaPorta with 2 touchdowns tonight. https://t.co/6EJR0wbrMy
Sam LaPorta scores his 2nd TD of the game ✌️ https://t.co/mw3sj80T6H
4 TD passes for Jared Goff. 2 TD catches for Sam LaPorta. 📺: #DENvsDET on @NFLNetwork 📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/vtmfEKvOLy https://t.co/xIq5QxraLd
Wilson to Humphrey for the 3-yd TD #OnePride 21 #BroncosCountry 7 #DENvsDET live blog: https://t.co/8mMwZOGStE
Jared Goff throws three TD passes to give Lions 21-0 halftime lead. https://t.co/zCl842HPcq
Lions' Jared Goff in the first half vs. the Broncos: ◽️19/26 P/ATT ◽️215 YDS ◽️3 TDS ◽️3 different receivers ◽️0 INT Detroit leads Denver 21-0 at the break 😳 https://t.co/c2LkaCxv7I
Lions out gained the Broncos 279 yards to 75 in 1st half. Goff was 19-of-26 passing for 215 yards with 3 TDs and a 135.9 passer rating. Lions lead 21-0 at the half. #DENvsDET
Lions lead 21-0 at the half. Goff is 19-26, 215 yds, 3 TDs, 135.9 rating. Russell Wilson is 4-10, 69 yards, 64.2 rating. Total yardage: Lions 279, Broncos 75.
Goff to St. Brown for 15-yd TD #OnePride 21 #BroncosCountry 0 #DENvsDET live blog: https://t.co/x5R3q9pA2T
Jared Goff's first half: 19 of 26 passing, 215 yards, 3 TDs
3 TD passes, 3 different receivers for Jared Goff tonight 🔥 https://t.co/HrsegDv4PT
Lions QB Jared Goff is 15-of-20 passing with 2 TD & 131.2 passer rating. #DENvsDET
Jared Goff extends the Lions lead to 14-0 in the second quarter 🔥 (via @NFL) https://t.co/P8bea0hX2z
Jared Goff extends the Lions lead to 14-0 early in the second quarter 🔥 (via @NFL) https://t.co/P8bea0hX2z
Goff to Gibbs for 9-yd TD #OnePride 14 #BroncosCountry 0 #DENvsDET live blog: https://t.co/Evgeq8ISvI
Goff to LaPorta for 19-yard TD #OnePride 7 #BroncosCountry 0 #DENvsDET live blog: https://t.co/Ub466PVGC6
Sam LaPorta scores the first TD of the game 🙌https://t.co/fcRcRqW20s
END OF FIRST QUARTER #BroncosCountry 0 #OnePride 0 #DENvsDET live blog: https://t.co/9xugFR7xLy
FINAL #BroncosCountry 24 #BoltUp 7 #DENvsLAC live blog: https://t.co/U9thYvyUWN
END OF THIRD QUARTER #BroncosCountry 17 #BoltUp 0 #DENvsLAC live blog: https://t.co/dz7Huv4UiZ