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Watch: Sam LaPorta catches his 1st NFL touchdown

Sam LaPorta NFL Lions Detroit (Organization)

Congratulations are in order for Lions rookie tight end Sam LaPorta. Early in the second quarter of Detroit’s Week 3 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons, LaPorta hauled in his first career touchdown reception.

LaPorta snuck behind the bewildered Falcons defense and scampered into the end zone after catching a perfect throw from QB Jared Goff.

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The catch was LaPorta’s fifth of the game, which extends his NFL tight end record for most consecutive games starting a career with at least five receptions. The touchdown gave the Lions a 10-3 lead.

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