Tag: Tyler Higbee

All-22 angle shows Rams may have scored game-winning TD if not for Jalen Carter’s sack

The all-22 film angle of this play shows how close the Rams would’ve been to a game-winning touchdown if not for Jalen Carter

Games in the NFL often come down to one or two plays. On Sunday against the Eagles, the Rams just didn’t make enough of them to win.

Despite falling behind 28-15 with 4:36 left in the fourth quarter, they mounted a miraculous comeback and got all the way to the Eagles’ 13-yard line with a minute to play and a chance to win it with a touchdown.

They came close to scoring that touchdown, too. Jalen Carter just got in the way.

On third-and-2 from the 13, Matthew Stafford was sacked by Carter for a 9-yard loss. Carter beat Beaux Limmer in the blink of an eye and burst into the backfield before Stafford even had a chance to throw, saving what might’ve been a game-winning touchdown to Tyler Higbee.

Dan Orlovsky shard an all-22 angle of the play that shows Higbee ran a perfect pivot route that caused his defender to slip, giving the tight end plenty of separation in the middle of the field. Had Carter not gotten to Stafford in a flash, the quarterback likely would have hit Higbee in stride for a first down and possibly a touchdown.

At the very least, the Rams would’ve been inside the 5-yard line with just under a minute to play, giving them four plays to score a touchdown and win the game.

The Rams made too many mistakes before that play, putting themselves in a big deficit against a great team. But in a sport where one play can decide the outcome, the Rams came up just short in a pivotal moment.

If Limmer holds his block for at least a second or two, the Rams might move on to the NFC title game.

Sean McVay gives encouraging update on Tyler Higbee, who was hospitalized after he spit up blood

Tyler Higbee was hospitalized after he was “spitting up a little bit of blood” but the Rams TE is expected to play against the Eagles

Tyler Higbee was limited to only 12 snaps in the Los Angeles Rams’ win over the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night before suffering a chest injury that knocked him out of the game. The injury required Higbee to be hospitalized and on Tuesday morning, Sean McVay provided an update on the health of the Rams tight end.

McVay told reporters that Higbee was taken to the hospital because he was “spitting up a little bit of blood,” but he’s recovering well. He was discharged and traveled home with the team Monday night, he expects to play against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday afternoon.

Higbee was having a great game before getting injured, catching five passes for 58 yards in the first quarter alone. He finished tied for the team lead in receptions and led all Rams players with 58 receiving yards despite only running 10 routes in the win.

He’s already become a big part of the offense since returning from multiple offseason surgeries in Week 16 and as long as he’s healthy, he’ll be the top tight end once again on Sunday in Philadelphia.

Tyler Higbee taken to hospital with chest injury, is in stable condition

Sean McVay said Tyler Higbee is at the hospital after suffering a chest injury but is expected to be OK

Tyler Higbee was having his best game of the season Monday night, catching five passes for 58 yards in the first quarter alone. He unfortunately suffered a chest injury in the second quarter that knocked him out of the game, leaving the Rams without their leading receiver on the night.

Sean McVay provided an update on Higbee after the Rams’ 27-9 win over the Vikings, telling reporters that the tight end is at a local hospital being treated. Added that Higbee is in stable condition and is expected to “be OK,” which is excellent news.

It’s always scary when a player has to be taken to a hospital for further evaluation, so it’s good to hear Higbee is doing OK.

Higbee returned from offseason knee and shoulder surgeries this year, coming back in Week 16 against the Jets. He played the final three games of the regular season and scored two touchdowns, leading all Rams tight ends in that department.

The Rams face the Eagles in the next round of the playoffs less than a week from now, a Sunday afternoon game at 3 p.m. ET.

Tyler Higbee injury vs. Vikings: Latest news on Rams TE

Tyler Higbee suffered a chest injury during the Rams’ game against the Vikings and is doubtful to return after a fast start

Tyler Higbee showed incredible resilience and perseverance to work his way back from a torn ACL and MCL, as well as offseason shoulder surgery, returning to the field in Week 16 against the New York Jets. He’s ramped up his workload since then and was off to his best start of the season Monday night against the Minnesota Vikings but the injury bug bit again.

Higbee suffered a chest injury in the second quarter and was forced to exit the game. That came after he caught five passes for 58 yards on the Rams’ first two drives, leading the team in both categories in the early going.

Tyler Higbee injury update

The Rams announced that Higbee is doubtful to return, which is a terrible break for the tight end.

How long will Tyler Higbee be out?

It’s unclear how long Higbee will be out but Sean McVay should provide an update on his status after the game.

Rams TE depth chart

The Rams have Colby Parkinson, Hunter Long and Davis Allen at tight end, and all three are active for this game.

Watch: Tyler Higbee scores 2nd touchdown in 3 games, more than every Rams TE this season

In only 3 games, Tyler Higbee now has more touchdown catches than all other Rams TEs combined

Tyler Higbee has only played three games this season but he now has more touchdown receptions than all other Rams tight ends. For the second time in the last three weeks, Higbee found the end zone for six points against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday afternoon.

He capped off an eight-play, 78-yard drive led by Jimmy Garoppolo, catching a 6-yard touchdown pass after leaking out late to the right side. He came wide open after Devon Witherspoon bit hard on the play-action fake, leaving Higbee all alone near the goal line.

For a player who came back from the injuries that Higbee did, it’s awesome to see him in the end zone once again. There’s a reason he’s beloved by his teammates and it’s not just because he’s a productive player on the field.

Rams Week 16 snap counts: Tyler Higbee limited in return, Cobie Durant held out again

Tyler Higbee’s snaps may have been limited but his impact on the field Sunday certainly was not

Tyler Higbee made his long-awaited return to the field on Sunday after missing the first 14 games of the season and fittingly, he found the end zone in his 2024 debut. He was expected to play a limited role in his first game back and though he didn’t have a normal workload, his impact on the offense was certainly felt.

On defense, it was much of the same for the Rams in terms of playing time and positional rotations, but Cobie Durant was noticeably absent despite being cleared to play after bruising his lung two weeks ago.

Here’s a look at the full snap counts on each side of the ball from the Rams’ Week 16 win over the Jets on Sunday.

Offense

Every time it seems like Blake Corum is carving out a role for himself, Kyren Williams gets the lion’s share of carries and snaps. Williams played 43 of a possible 52 snaps, with Corum playing just nine snaps in the win.

At wide receiver, Puka Nacua led the way with an 81% snap share, followed by Cooper Kupp (77%) and Demarcus Robinson (73%). Sean McVay has been reluctant to get anyone else involved, giving Jordan Whittington only 12 snaps and Tutu Atwell 11.

Higbee got the start in his return, playing the first snaps with the offense, but he was technically third on the depth chart in playing time. He saw just 14 snaps in his return, fewer than Hunter Long (19) and Colby Parkinson (17). Davis Allen played 12 snaps, too, so it was a collective group effort from that position group.

Defense

For the second straight week, Ahkello Witherspoon got the start and played every snap. Durant was active after missing Week 15 but he never got on the field, likely because of the lingering effects from his lung contusion – an injury that doesn’t mix well with frigid conditions. Darious Williams was the other starting cornerback once again, with Quentin Lake and Kamren Curl playing every snap, too.

Kamren Kinchens played 72% of the snaps as the second safety alongside Curl, with Jaylen McCollough playing 45%. McCollough had a career-high nine tackles in only 31 snaps. No other defensive backs got on the field.

Christian Rozeboom played 96% of the defensive snaps as the top inside linebacker, with Omar Speights playing 55% next to him. The Rams were in nickel and dime packages often to match the Jets’ personnel.

Jared Verse led the edge rushers with an 80% snap share, higher than usual for him. Byron Young played 71%, with Michael Hoecht playing 54% of the snaps. No other edge rushers got on the field.

Along the defensive line, Kobie Turner and Braden Fiske played 50 and 49 snaps, respectively. Bobby Brown III saw a much lower snap share with only 14 plays, fewer than even Tyler Davis (20) and Neville Gallimore (17). Desjuan Johnson played seven total snaps.

Tyler Higbee ‘almost passed out’ from excitement after TD in 1st game back

Tyler Higbee shared what it was like to score a touchdown in his first game since January

Tyler Higbee is one of the longest-tenured players on the Los Angeles Rams’ roster, which has made him a leader in the locker room throughout the last several years. He’s beloved by his teammates, which is what made his return to the field so special on Sunday afternoon.

Sean McVay has praised Higbee’s resilience and dedication throughout the lengthy 11-month rehab process, but for him to score a touchdown in his first game since January, that’s incredible.

After diving into the end zone, Higbee was mobbed by the rest of the team in the end zone. And the celebrating didn’t stop once he got to the sideline, either. Dozens of players and coaches were doing his “big rig” celebration, showing love to the veteran tight end in an awesome moment.

Higbee was so excited that he says he nearly passed out.

“It’s hard to describe,” Higbee said. “I almost passed out just from being so hyped. The love from everybody, coming off the field and everybody on the sidelines hitting the ‘Big Rig’ and it was just very cool.”

He made sure to mention the love he got from his teammates and the entire organization throughout the rehab process as he worked his way back from shoulder and knee surgeries in the offseason.

“It was very humbling, the love and support I got from these guys and the team and the staff and just everybody. It was special. Just very humbling,” he added.

It wasn’t an easy path to the end zone, both literally and figuratively. Higbee had to leap across the goal line on his touchdown, feeling like Michael Jordan stretching his arm in “Space Jam” against the Monstars.

“I didn’t know I was going to have to jump,” he said. “I’ve met a lot of guys at the pylon lowering my shoulder trying to get in there. Just saw a little opening and figured I’d take it. In the air, didn’t reach the ball but felt a little bit like the ‘Space Jam’ Michael Jordan with his arm. And it’s just, got to get in.”

Higbee is going to remain a key part of the offense the rest of the way, which is big for the Rams. They’ve gotten very little out of the tight end position when it comes to catching passes, so Higbee can provide a boost.

In only one game, he has as many touchdowns as all of the Rams’ other tight ends combined. It’s a bonus that Los Angeles has him back at all this season and it’s fitting that he scored in his first game of the year.

Watch: Tyler Higbee gets game ball from Sean McVay in awesome postgame moment

Sean McVay showed love to Tyler Higbee after the Rams’ win over the Jets, giving him a game ball in the locker room

It was a long road back for Tyler Higbee, who tore his ACL and MCL in January’s playoff game against the Detroit Lions. He underwent surgery to repair his knee in the offseason in addition to having a procedure on his shoulder, causing him to miss the first 14 games of the 2024 season.

But on Sunday afternoon, he made his way back onto the field for the first time in 11 months and it came with a storybook ending. Higbee caught an 11-yard touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford in the fourth quarter, which proved to be the game-winning score; it gave the Rams a 16-9 lead, which they never relinquished.

After the game, Sean McVay handed out game balls to a handful of individuals, including Higbee.

“Being able to come back, it’s as excited as I’ve seen a team for a guy getting into the end zone,” McVay said before tossing the ball to Higbee.

Higbee gave McVay a hug and broke down the locker room huddle with a great speech.

“I love every one of y’all. We got something special, man. I’m telling you. Good teams find a way to (expletive) win. Let’s do it every (expletive) week. Come back and work this week and let’s go get another one,” Higbee said.

He then got mobbed by his teammates, who chanted “Higbee! Higbee!” over and over.

What a moment and what a win by the Rams.

Watch: Tyler Higbee soars into end zone in his 1st game since January

In his 1st game back from multiple offseason surgeries, Tyler Higbee flew into the end zone for a big touchdown against the Jets

It couldn’t have been written any better than this. In Tyler Higbee’s first game since tearing his ACL and MCL in January’s playoff game, the veteran tight end got into the end zone for a go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter against the New York Jets.

It was a perfect play dialed up by Sean McVay, with Matthew Stafford rolling out to his right and hitting Higbee wide open in the flat. He beat a defender to the goal line and soared into the end zone for the touchdown.

It was his first touchdown since Week 12 of the 2023 season, a perfect way to get back on the field in a crucial game for Los Angeles.

Take a look at the highlight-reel play below.

Higbee hadn’t caught a pass all game before that one, but it was arguably the most important play of the afternoon for the Rams. He gave the Rams a 16-9 lead over the Jets with just over 10 minutes left in the game, and it came after Kamren Curl forced a turnover on defense with a strip-sack on Aaron Rodgers.

How much will Tyler Higbee play vs. Jets? One report gives estimate of snap count

Tyler Higbee could have a limited role in his season debut today. Here’s how many snaps he’s expected to play, according to one report.

The Los Angeles Rams offense is getting a key player back from injury today against the New York Jets. Tyler Higbee will make his season debut after tearing his ACL and MCL in January’s playoff loss, returning from a lengthy absence that caused him to miss 14 games.

He’s one of four active tight ends for the Rams today, giving Sean McVay options at the position. With this being Higbee’s first game of the season, it’s reasonable to think he won’t play a full share of snaps in his debut.

According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, Higbee is expected to have a somewhat limited role and play about 20-25 snaps.

“They get Tyler Higbee back,” Garafolo said. “The tight end will make his season debut after having ACL and shoulder surgery. I’m expecting about 20-25 plays for him. Talked to Sean McVay yesterday about him and he said, ‘He’s just a stud. The fact that he’s back is a testament to the work that he’s put in.’”

Higbee has been a cog in the Rams offense for years, and given the lack of production Los Angeles has gotten from its tight ends this season, his return should provide a boost.

The Rams’ tight ends have combined for one touchdown all year, which was scored by Colby Parkinson against the Patriots.