NOTEBOOK: Gibbs continuing to get more involved as a pass catcher

Tim Twentyman

Losing tight endSam LaPortaWeek 10 in Washington to a back injury was a blow for the Detroit Lions' offense.

LaPorta has been one of the most productive pass-catching tight ends in the NFL the last two seasons and quickly has become a security-blanket target for quarterbackJared Goff, especially on third down.

That void left in the pass game by LaPorta's departure to injured reserve has