Sam LaPorta’s day with the Detroit Lions is likely over, but a bigger concern will be his status for the playoffs.

The Iowa product has been an impact performer as a rookie with the franchise. Unfortunately, he was injured and eventually carted to the locker room with what appeared to be a serious injury.

After one 3rd-down catch, LaPorta was tackled by a Minnesota Viking defender as LaPorta’s left knee buckled awkwardly toward the outside. He immediately reached for his knee and remained on the ground in visible pain before eventually leaving the game.

It remains to be seen how bad the injury was, but the initial sight of the play is an ugly scene, to say the least.

Prior to the injury, LaPorta delivered a short receiving touchdown, putting the rookie in some elite all-time company for rookie TEs.