Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee was hurt in the very first half of the group's Wild Card round match vs. the Minnesota Vikings. Here's the most recent injury upgrade on the Rams tight end.
Tyler Higbee Exits in First Half of Wild Card Game
Higbee suffered a chest injury at some time, though it's not totally clear what play triggered his injury. His last target was an 11-yard catch on 3rd down with 4:47 staying in the very first quarter.
He left the video game soon afterwards and was considered uncertain to return with a chest injury. At the start of the 2nd half, the Rams formally stated him out with a chest contusion.
Rams Injury Update: Tyler Higbee (chest) has actually been reduced to OUT.
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) January 14, 2025
Higbee was having a breakout video game. The Rams' beginning tight end didn't make his season launching till Week 16, missing out on almost the whole routine season after suffering a torn ACL in 2015's Wild Card loss to the Detroit Lions.
At the time of his departure, Higbee tape-recorded 5 catches on 5 targets for 58 lawns, all team-highs. Higbee had 8 catches for 66 lawns and 2 goals throughout his three-game cameo throughout the routine season.
Effect On Rams Offense if Higbee Is Out
The Rams have actually had a revolving door at tight end this season. Colby Parkinson has actually played the most snaps for the group and will probably go back to the leading function if Higbee is out for a prolonged duration. Davis Allen and Hunter Long are likewise on the active lineup, though none of the 3 are substantial getting hazards (in spite of Allen capturing a 13-yard goal in the 2nd quarter).
This offense goes through the “Big Three” of Puka Nacua, Cooper Kupp, and Kyren Williams. Higbee was the supporting cast pass-catcher with the most previous experience with Matthew Stafford and revealed flashes of being a relied on red-zone choice throughout his quick routine season. As the very first half of the Wild Card video game revealed, he was lastly returning up to speed to deal with a routine breeze count.
Another considerable injury in the Wild Card Round would be a terrible obstacle for a gamer who worked so difficult to return on the field.
After the video game, Rams head coach Sean McVay kept in mind Higbee remained in the medical facility in steady condition.
#Rams coach Sean McVay informed press reporters that TE Tyler Higbee (chest) is at the health center in steady condition.
“I believe he's going to be okay.”
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 14, 2025
While it's assuring to hear that Higbee's health is not in any long-lasting jeopardy, the early diagnosis would appear to call into question his capability to go back to the field. Guaranteeing his long-lasting security is the most essential result in this situation, which might require him out of the group's Divisional Round journey to Philadelphia.
