As a Toronto Blue Jays fan, I did not expect to feel further disappointment after losing Game 7 of the World Series in extra innings. Leave it to the Detroit Lions to make a bad weekend even worse for me.

Coming off a bye week, the Lions were heavily favored against the Minnesota Vikings—they were rested, they were healthier, and frankly, they looked better. Instead, it was Minnesota playing complementary football and Detroit struggling with execution. The Lions looked outclassed and now have to address some serious issues with the Washington Commanders coming up next week.

LaPorta has been quietly fantastic this season. His performance goes underappreciated, however, as his role has been more that of a safety blanket than the offense’s engine. That changed on Sunday, as LaPorta was argu

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