KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- It’s tough for Detroit Lions rookie tight end Sam LaPorta to keep track of the funny one-liners he’s heard from coach Dan Campbell, but one thing stuck ahead of his NFL debut.
“He was talking about how Arrowhead was built by the football gods and it’s just like something you’ve got to experience once,” LaPorta said. “So, it’s cool that I get to do it my first game.”
LaPorta was one of a number of talented young players under the age of 25 who made their presence felt in Detroit's 21-20 win over the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday, including rookie defensive back Brian Branch, running back Jahmyr Gibbs, linebacker Jack Campbell and LaPorta.