Lions, LaPorta and Washington Commanders

Lions' Sam LaPorta Snags Catch of the Year Contender for TD vs. Commanders
The Detroit tight end made one of the best catches of the season to give the Lions the lead in the NFC divisional round on Saturday.
Watch: Lions' Sam LaPorta only needs one hand to snag highlight-reel TD vs. Commanders
Lions tight end Sam LaPorta only needed one hand to reel in a touchdown toss from Jared Goff on Saturday night at Ford Field.
Sam LaPorta one-handed TD catch: Lions TE's incredible grab ignites Ford Field crowd
LaPorta made a ridiculous one-handed grab in the end zone to give the Lions the lead on Saturday night, sending Ford Field into a frenzy and putting Jared Goff on the board with his first touchdown pass of these playoffs.
Highlight: Insane one-handed catch by Sam LaPorta puts Lions back on top
After conceding the lead to the Commanders and looking at a 10-7 deficit, the Lions quickly recovered and drove right back down the field to retake the lead at 14-10. The touchdown came on an incredible one-handed catch by tight end Sam LaPorta in the back of the end zone.
Watch: Lions TE Sam LaPorta makes absurd one-handed TD catch vs. Commanders
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff should thank second-year tight end Sam LaPorta for bailing him out on a key play in Saturday's divisional-round matchup against the Washington Commanders.
Can't-Miss Play: One-handed TD catch! LaPorta's left-mitted snag goes for six
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff throws a 2-yard touchdown pass while being tackled to tight end Sam LaPorta who makes spectacular one-handed snag.
Highland Grad Sam LaPorta's Stellar Performance Highlights Lions' Playoff Aspirations
Sam LaPorta, 23, a graduate of Highland High School, played a pivotal role in the Detroit Lions' decisive 31-9 victory over the Minnesota
Lions' Sam LaPorta: Seven catches in Week 18 win
LaPorta caught all seven of his targets for 63 yards caught six of seven targets for 77 yards in Sunday's 31-9 win over the Vikings.
Sam LaPorta's circus catch puts Lions back in front
The Lions have moved back in front of the Commanders a little more than three minutes after the Commanders took their first lead of the game. The Lions are up 14-10 after a spectacular catch by tight end Sam LaPorta.
Sam LaPorta hauls in ridiculous 1-handed circus TD catch for Lions vs. Commanders
Saturday night’s NFC Divisional Round game between the Washington Commanders and the Detroit Lions is shaping up to be a tremendous contest. After the Commanders took a 10-7 lead, the Lions drove right down the field to retake the lead 14-10,
Sam LaPorta one-handed touchdown catch: Lions star makes insane grab vs. Commanders
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta made an incredible one-handed touchdown catch in the second quarter of the divisional round game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday night. Check out the impressive play.
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