Chris Raybon recommended betting on Sam LaPorta to exceed 48.5 receiving yards in the divisional round matchup between the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders. Raybon highlighted that LaPorta has been dominant against man coverage, which the Commanders frequently use, and that Jared Goff excels against man coverage as well. He noted that over the last five games, LaPorta has averaged 5.8 receptions on 7.8 targets for 67 yards, a significant increase from his early-season averages of 2.8 receptions for 36 yards. Additionally, the Commanders rank 26th in DVOA against tight ends and have struggled to defend the middle of the field. Raybon emphasized that LaPorta is becoming a key red zone target and that the market hasn't fully adjusted to his increased role and recent production.

George Stuckey predicts Sam LaPorta will have a big receiving day against the Washington Commanders, expecting over 48.5 receiving yards. He cites LaPorta's recent increase in production, averaging 5.8 catches on 7.8 targets for 67 yards over the last five games compared to his earlier season averages of 2.8 catches on 4 targets for 36 yards. Over the last five games, this projects to an 18-game pace of 105 catches and 1,200 yards. Stuckey notes that the Commanders' defense against tight ends is worse than it appears due to facing an easy schedule and opponents missing key tight ends like Trey McBride and Dallas Goedert. He believes LaPorta will have easy catches, expecting around eight targets with potential explosive plays. Stuckey mentions that the Lions' offense is expected to score a lot and suggests taking the over on LaPorta's receiving yards.

George Stuckey said Sam LaPorta will have a huge game against the Commanders, expecting him to easily surpass 48.5 receiving yards. He cited LaPorta's last five games where he averaged 5.8 catches on 7.8 targets for 67 yards, projecting to 105 catches and 1,200 yards over 18 games. Stuckey believes the Commanders' defense against tight ends is worse than the numbers show due to an easy schedule and injuries, and expects LaPorta to have around eight targets and several explosive plays.

George Stuckey predicted that Sam LaPorta will surpass 48.5 reception yards against the Commanders. He noted that LaPorta excels against man coverage, which the Commanders frequently use, and that Washington ranks poorly against tight ends (26th in DVOA). LaPorta's recent surge in production, averaging 5.8 catches for 67 yards over the last five games, supports this prediction.

Adam Levitan warns that with David Montgomery returning from injury for the game against the Commanders, Sam LaPorta's production could decrease. Levitan noted that LaPorta played much better with Montgomery out, and Montgomery's return could reduce targets and opportunities for LaPorta, as well as for Jameson Williams.