In Week 4, the Detroit Lions will face off against a surprising Seattle Seahawks team, and it will be important for them to get a win and head into their bye week with a 3-1 record.
While the Lions have had high expectations this season, they have been underperforming to a certain extent, especially on offense, where their passing game hasn’t quite gotten on track.
Tight end Sam LaPorta is a sizable key to their air attack, and although he has been dealing with an ankle ailment, he fully participated in practice and seems to be on his way to playing against Seattle, according to Field Yates of ESPN.
Lions TE Sam LaPorta was a full participant in practice today. Good sign for him to play Monday night against the Seahawks.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) September 27, 2024
LaPorta has been somewhat quiet to start this season, with eight catches for 94 yards after posting 86 catches, 889 yards and 10 touchdowns on his way to being named to the Pro Bowl last year as a rookie.
Last season, Detroit boasted one of the NFL’s best offenses, but this year, they’re 16th in points scored after three games.
One concern is the play of quarterback Jared Goff, who has thrown four interceptions.
On the other hand, Detroit’s running game has been robust. Running backs David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs have run for 231 yards and 207 yards, respectively, while combining for four rushing touchdowns.
With the Minnesota Vikings unexpectedly getting off to a 3-0 start, the NFC North has suddenly become much more competitive, and thus it isn’t a given anymore that the Lions will win their second straight division title.
The visit the Vikings in Week 7, and two weeks later will head to Lambeau Field to take on the Green Bay Packers.
