Sam LaPorta stats today: Lions TE's receiving yards, touchdowns and more in Week 13 vs. Bears

Detroit Lions star tight end Sam LaPorta entered Week 13 against the Chicago Bears trying to make an impact and get the most out of the chances Jared Goff gave him. The second-year player has been crucial for the Lions again, putting on good numbers for the 10-1 squad.

Sam LaPorta stats vs. Bears in Week 13

On Thursday, he caught the first touchdown pass of the game after Goff tossed a 3-yard pass right through the middle at 14:55 in the second quarter. He caught another pass in the first half to finish with two receptions, five receiving yards and a passing touchdown.

The Lions asserted their dominance against the Bears from the very first drive, getting the first three points of the duel.

Sam LaPorta's second half followed the script of the first period, with the tight end only catching one pass, but it was a six-point reception. Jared Goff found him in the end zone with another one-yard pas to score the first and only touchdown of the Lions in the second half. The seven points that resulted from this play helped the Lions secure the win against a Bears team that threat to make a late comeback and steal the game.

Detroit held onto win 23-20 despite a potential game-winning drive from Caleb Williams and Co.

LaPorta and the Lions continue their good moment with the 11th win of the season, confirming their status as the best team of the NFC North and the entire conference. With today's performance, Sam LaPorta has put on 31 receptions for 391 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns.

Below, a detailed look at his stats can be seen.

• Carries: 0
• Rushing yards: 0
• Rushing touchdowns: 0
• Targets: 6
• Receptions: 3
• Receiving yards: 6
• Receiving touchdowns: 2