Lions' Sam LaPorta Suffers Knee Injury, Playoff Performance in Question

Despite injury, LaPorta sets NFL record for receptions by a rookie tight end

Lions' rookie tight end Sam LaPorta suffered a knee injury during the game against the Minnesota Vikings, potentially impacting the team's performance in the upcoming playoffs against the Los Angeles Rams.
LaPorta's injury, diagnosed as a hyperextended knee and bone bruise, is considered 'not as bad as it looked' but still significant, according to Lions' head coach Dan Campbell.
Despite the injury, LaPorta managed to set an NFL record for most receptions in a season by a rookie tight end, finishing the regular season with 86 catches for 889 yards.
Backup options for the Lions are limited, with Brock Wright, the second-string tight end, having missed three straight games due to a hip issue.
The Lions are currently the No. 3 seed in the NFC, and their performance in the playoffs could be significantly affected by LaPorta's absence.