Sam LaPorta

He’s getting lots of targets and looks like the quarterback’s go-to option again. Playing at home in the dome against Chicago in what could be a high-scoring game means he should keep catching passes, so he’s an easy, low-risk start.

Start Sam LaPorta this week — he should catch a lot of passes in a matchup where the Packers have given up big plays to tight ends and the game looks set to score a lot. That said, Detroit has a crowded passing game and some coaching and line changes, so if he looks great early, think about trading him for a more reliable player.

Draft him in the middle rounds — he finished strong last year and gets a lot of chances near the goal, so he could be your starting tight end. He’s a bit risky because Detroit has many pass catchers, a new coach, and some small injuries in his past, but he’s worth grabbing before the final rounds.

You should probably draft Sam LaPorta if a good tight end is still available and you're picking somewhere in the middle. He was really good as a rookie and could be great again if he's healthy.