In the new NFL season, a fresh face emerges as a force to be reckoned with. Sam LaPorta, the rookie tight end for the Detroit Lions, in a recent game, overshadowed the renowned Chiefs superstar, Travis Kelce. The twist? Both these tight ends donned the iconic jersey number 87 during their electrifying match-up.

But it was during the Lions’ Thursday Road showdown against the Green Bay Packers that LaPorta etched his name in football history. Reports flooded in, revealing that LaPorta had outpaced Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs in receiving yards.

Sam LaPorta outranked Travis Kelce

LaPorta’s journey to this moment climaxed with his maiden career touchdown reception in a face-off against the Atlanta Falcons, where he hauled in a spectacular 45-yard pass from Jared Goff. The stats tell a compelling tale: in just four games, LaPorta sits atop the leaderboard with a remarkable 22 receptions for 242 yards, a feat unmatched by any tight end in their first four career games since the distant echoes of 1950.

Meanwhile, Travis Kelce mustered 17 receptions for 155 yards over the same span, securing the 10th spot in the rankings. The only name ahead of LaPorta during this time frame? None other than the legendary Mike Ditka, boasting 315 yards. It’s a noteworthy detail that Kelce missed one game due to injury, while LaPorta played every single match.

However, the NFL season’s curtain-raiser witnessed the Lions toppling the defending champions, the Chiefs, by a razor-thin one-point margin. But what’s the current standing for both teams after the conclusion of week 4?

Lions and Chiefs neck and neck

As of today, the Lions have triumphed thrice and suffered a single loss in their quest for glory. In the season opener against the Chiefs, LaPorta exhibited his prowess with five receptions and a game-changing block that paved the way for David Montgomery’s game-winning touchdown in the fourth quarter. On the flip side, the Chiefs orchestrated a remarkable resurgence, stacking up three consecutive victories post their week 1 setback.

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In week 4, Kelce added another feather to his cap with 6 receptions for 60 yards against the New York Jets. Despite trailing by a daunting 17 points, the Jets clawed their way back, tying the game at 20-20 by the fourth quarter. Yet, a Chiefs field goal and a costly error by Jets’ QB Zach Wilson sealed Kansas City’s 23-20 triumph, denying the Jets a last-ditch attempt.

Looking ahead, the Chiefs brace themselves for a showdown against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 5, scheduled for October 8th at 4:25 PM, and televised on CBS. Will LaPorta continue to shine, or will Kelce and the Chiefs reclaim their dominance in week 5? Only time will unveil the next chapter in this captivating NFL saga.

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