The Detroit Lions are riding high after dismantling the Chicago Bears in Week 2, but tight end Sam LaPorta is making sure the team doesn’t lose sight of what’s ahead. With Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens looming in Week 3, LaPorta issued a pointed reminder: Detroit cannot afford to repeat the mistakes that nearly derailed them last season.
LaPorta’s message centered on discipline and execution. Against the Ravens, every detail matters — one missed block, one blown coverage, or one sloppy turnover can swing the game. Baltimore thrives on capitalizing off opponents’ errors, and LaPorta knows that firsthand after watching last year’s matchup get away from Detroit in ugly fashion.
“We’ve got to stay locked in,” LaPorta said. “The margin for error against a team like Baltimore is so small. If we repeat some of those same mistakes, it’ll cost us.”
The second-year tight end has quickly become one of Jared Goff’s most trusted weapons, but his leadership is showing off the field too. Rather than letting confidence morph into complacency, LaPorta is pushing teammates to treat the Ravens game as a playoff-style test.
For the Lions, this is more than just another early-season matchup. It’s a chance to prove they’ve matured past the mental lapses that haunted them in 2023. LaPorta’s warning is clear: if Detroit wants to cement itself as a true NFC powerhouse, discipline must match their talent.
And with Lamar Jackson — the “unicorn” quarterback who can change games in an instant — waiting on the other side, LaPorta’s words carry more weight than ever.
Sam LaPorta Sounds the Alarm: Lions Can’t Repeat This Mistake vs. Ravens
