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Tyler Higbee, two other Rams TEs to attend star-studded Tight End University

Tyler Higbee, Kendall Blanton and Brycen Hopkins are all attending the star-studded Tight End University this week

Tyler Higbee and the Rams’ tight ends are getting in some extra work with the position’s biggest stars this week. Tight End University, which was started by Travis Kelce, George Kittle and Greg Olsen, is back again this year and Higbee will be a participant.

Kendall Blanton and Brycen Hopkins are also attending the event, which is being held in Nashville, Tenn., this week. It’s a tight end summit where the best players at the position work together to improve, with more than 24 participating.

Higbee attended the summit last year, and this time around, he’s bringing a pair of his teammates with him.

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Higbee, Blanton and Hopkins will have some bragging rights in Nashville this week, being Super Bowl champions. They don’t have rings to show off yet, but at least they’ll be the only three players there who can say they won a Super Bowl this past season.

Here’s the full list of players attending, according to Chiefs Wire.

Fantasy outlook: Analyzing Tyler Higbee’s value in dynasty leagues

Tyler Higbee is hoping to compete for targets on the Rams in 2022, making him an interesting player to analyze in dynasty leagues.

The Los Angeles Rams feature one of the most prolific aerial attacks in the NFL with Matthew Stafford manning the quarterback position. Cooper Kupp, Van Jefferson, and newly signed Allen Robinson are all candidates to have fantasy-relevant performances in 2022, but what about Tyler Higbee?

The Rams deployed 11 personnel a league-high 86% of the time in 2021, so some people could forget Higbee is involved in the offense, too. In his first year catching passes from Stafford, Higbee totaled 61 receptions, 560 receiving yards, and five touchdowns.

With Higbee playing at an extremely volatile position in fantasy football, what is his value in dynasty leagues in 2022?

Consistency Rankings – Tight Ends

A difference-maker at tight is rare, but a consistently good tight end is even more advatageous

This ranking considers tight ends that started at least  11 games in 2021. Fantasy points were derived using 1 point per 10 yards rushed or received, six-point touchdowns rushed and one point receptions. Given that the position supplies only around ten players of any fantasy note, there aren’t a lot of surprises here.

Tight Ends – 10 FF Pts Consistency Gms 10 pt 20 pt 5 Catches 50 Yds TD
Mark Andrews 76% 17 13 10 13 13 7
Travis Kelce 75% 16 12 8 11 10 7
Rob Gronkowski 67% 12 8 6 6 8 3
T.J. Hockenson 67% 12 8 4 6 5 4
Dalton Schultz 65% 17 11 5 10 9 6
Darren Waller 64% 11 7 4 6 6 2
George Kittle 57% 14 8 6 7 6 5
Dallas Goedert 53% 15 8 3 6 8 3
Zach Ertz 53% 17 9 4 7 7 4
Pat Freiermuth 50% 16 8 1 5 2 6
Hunter Henry 44% 16 7 3 4 3 7
Noah Fant 44% 16 7 3 7 6 4
Kyle Pitts 41% 17 7 3 5 9 1
Dawson Knox 40% 15 6 4 3 3 7
Gerald Everett 40% 15 6 1 3 4 4
Tyler Higbee 40% 15 6 2 9 4 4
Dan Arnold 40% 10 4 0 3 5 0
Mike Gesicki 35% 17 6 4 7 6 2
Evan Engram 33% 15 5 0 2 2 3
Foster Moreau 33% 12 4 1 2 3 3
Jared Cook 31% 16 5 1 2 3 4
Tyler Conklin 29% 17 5 2 5 4 2
David Njoku 27% 15 4 1 1 2 4
Albert Okwuegbunam 23% 13 3 1 1 2 2
C.J. Uzomah 19% 16 3 2 2 3 3
Jimmy Graham 18% 11 2 0 0 0 3
Ricky Seals-Jones 18% 11 2 1 2 2 2
Cole Kmet 18% 17 3 0 5 3 0

The best positive here is that Darren Waller’s down season still provided over ten points in two-thirds of his matchups. Still, this is a position that offers precious few difference-makers, and Kyle Pitts rookie season didn’t look near as strong only No. 13 in consistency. He ended the year on a stronger note which at least gives promise to 2022, even if he lost his quarterback.

Rob Gronkowski is currently still undecided about playing, but last year he scored 20+ fantasy points in half of his games played, so he’ll shoot up the rankings once (if) he signs.

Gms with 5 Catches Gms with 50 Yards Gms with a TD
Mark Andrews 13 Mark Andrews 13 Mark Andrews 7
Travis Kelce 11 Travis Kelce 10 Travis Kelce 7
Dalton Schultz 10 Dalton Schultz 9 Hunter Henry 7
Tyler Higbee 9 Kyle Pitts 9 Dawson Knox 7
George Kittle 7 Rob Gronkowski 8 Dalton Schultz 6
Zach Ertz 7 Dallas Goedert 8 Pat Freiermuth 6
Noah Fant 7 Zach Ertz 7 George Kittle 5
Mike Gesicki 7 Darren Waller 6 T.J. Hockenson 4
Rob Gronkowski 6 George Kittle 6 Zach Ertz 4
T.J. Hockenson 6 Noah Fant 6 Noah Fant 4
Darren Waller 6 Mike Gesicki 6 Gerald Everett 4
Dallas Goedert 6 T.J. Hockenson 5 Tyler Higbee 4
Pat Freiermuth 5 Dan Arnold 5 Jared Cook 4
Kyle Pitts 5 Gerald Everett 4 David Njoku 4
Tyler Conklin 5 Tyler Higbee 4
Cole Kmet 5 Tyler Conklin 4

Dalton Schultz was a surprise last season and while that may seem like an aberration, he ranked third in games with at least five catches. And the Cowboys lost Amari Cooper and Michael Gallup returns from his knee injury. Schultz is still in a good spot.

Tyler Higbee also enjoyed a higher number of games with at least five receptions now that Matthew Stafford is with the Rams. He’s expected to be healthy after an MCL sprain led to surgery in the offseason. Mark Andrews ruled everything last year while Travis Kelce was just one step behind. Notable that Hunter Henry and Dawson Knox tied for the most games with a touchdown.

Tyler Higbee’s knee is ‘coming along very well,’ but missing Super Bowl put him in a dark place

Tyler Higbee missed Super Bowl LVI with a knee injury, but his rehab is going well. Getting a ring helped his spirit, too.

Tyler Higbee suffered a knee injury in the NFC Championship Game against the San Francisco 49ers in January, which forced him to miss Super Bowl LVI. It was a devastating blow for not only the Los Angeles Rams, but for the tight end himself.

Higbee is a critical part of the offense and a leader on the field as the starting tight end, so not having him out there against the Cincinnati Bengals made the Rams’ path to a championship that much tougher.

Higbee was in pain physically and emotionally after being forced to miss the big game, but the Rams winning a ring made him feel a bit better.

“I was in a dark place there for a couple weeks, but getting a ring made it all better,” Higbee told reporters on Tuesday. “So, we’re good now.”

Higbee’s injury did require surgery, which has caused him to get off to a slower start this offseason. He’s not going full speed yet, knowing how long he has before the season begins in September.

But he said the rehab is going well and he got back on the field a couple of weeks ago, which is a positive step.

“The knee’s coming along very well,” Higbee said. “I’ve been staying on top of rehab and getting after it, started getting on the field a couple of weeks ago; they’re slowly working me back in, knowing we’ve got some time before the season.”

In Higbee’s first Super Bowl appearance against the Patriots, the Rams lost 13-3 – a highly disappointing end to a remarkable season. He’s obviously thrilled to have a ring from Super Bowl LVI, but after not playing in the game, he’s even more driven to help the Rams get back and win another one.

“I was definitely fortunate to have played in one already, but my mindset now is, we have to go back so that I can play and win this year because I missed out,” Higbee said.

Rams place Higbee and Noteboom on IR, activate Joseph-Day and Henderson Jr.

The Rams put Tyler Higbee on IR, ruling him out for the Super Bowl. They also activated Sebastian Joseph-Day and Darrell Henderson Jr.

The Rams shared a mixture of good news and bad news on Friday ahead of Super Bowl LVI. The good news is that Sebastian Joseph-Day and Darrell Henderson Jr. have both been activated off injured reserve, making them eligible to play in Sunday’s game.

The bad news is that Tyler Higbee and Joe Noteboom were placed on IR, ruling them out for the Super Bowl. The Rams needed to make room on the roster for Joseph-Day and Henderson, and moving Higbee and Noteboom to IR was the easiest way to do it.

Losing Higbee is a big blow to the offense. He played 92% of the offensive snaps this season and was typically the only tight end on the field. He’ll be replaced by Kendall Blanton, who filled in admirably in the NFC title game with five catches for 57 yards.

The return of Joseph-Day provides a boost to the defensive front, joining the rotation with Greg Gaines and A’Shawn Robinson. He’s a great run defender but has also improved as a pass rusher the last two years.

Henderson is unlikely to have a significant role with Cam Akers and Sony Michel handling the bulk of the work in the backfield. He could mix in as a receiver at times, but expect Akers and Michel to get most of the carries.

Tyler Higbee unlikely to practice before Super Bowl, uncertain to play

Tyler Higbee’s status is very much up in the air heading into Super Bowl LVI and is unlikely to practice this week

It’s beginning to look like the Los Angeles Rams could be without Tyler Higbee in Super Bowl LVI. The tight end suffered an MCL sprain in the conference championship and didn’t practice at all last week.

He would’ve been doubtful to play if the Rams had a game yesterday, and that designation may carry into the Super Bowl. Sean McVay told reporters Monday night that he doesn’t think Higbee will practice this week and the team is taking it day by day with him.

He wouldn’t rule out Higbee for the game, but it’s not looking good for the Rams’ starting tight end.

If Higbee can’t play, it’ll be Kendall Blanton stepping in for him at tight end once again. Blanton caught five passes for 57 yards in the NFC Championship and scored a touchdown in the divisional round, so he’s gained some valuable experience this postseason.

However, the Rams would love to have their starting tight end on the field this Sunday in the biggest game of the year.

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Sean McVay shares injury updates on Tyler Higbee and Taylor Rapp

Tyler Higbee has an MCL sprain but the Rams hope he can play in the Super Bowl

Tyler Higbee left Sunday’s NFC title game with a knee injury after playing just 14 snaps. He was in obvious pain after the injury occurred and was ruled out for the rest of the night in the third quarter.

Sean McVay provided an update on Higbee Monday night in speaking with reporters, revealing that the tight end has a sprained MCL. McVay said the Rams are “working through some different avenues” and are going to do everything they can to have him ready to play against the Bengals less than two weeks from now.

McVay also said Taylor Rapp, who’s been out since suffering a concussion in week 18, is turning the corner in a positive way as he continues to progress through the concussion protocol. Nick Scott and Eric Weddle have done a great job filling in for Rapp and Jordan Fuller at safety, but getting Rapp back would help with the depth.

Report: Tyler Higbee appears to have avoided serious knee injury, status for Super Bowl TBD

Tyler Higbee left Sunday’s win with a knee injury, but he appears to have avoided significant damage. His status for the Super Bowl is TBD.

Tyler Higbee has been an important player for the Los Angeles Rams all season, playing nearly every snap on offense as the team’s starting tight end. That’s why his knee injury in the NFC Championship Game was so concerning, leaving Kendall Blanton as the only healthy tight end.

Higbee missed most of the game after exiting in the first half but fortunately, he appears to be OK. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Higbee is believed to have avoided significant damage to his knee. His status for Super Bowl LVI is still up in the air, though.

In the regular season, Higbee caught 61 passes for 560 yards and five touchdowns. He never had more than 69 yards in a game, but he was good for at least 40 yards and a handful of catches each week.

The Rams hope to have him in the Super Bowl against the Bengals, giving them some much-needed depth at tight end with Blanton being the only other viable option.

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Kendall Blanton came up big for Rams in NFC title game vs. 49ers

Kendall Blanton was asked to step up for the Rams in Sunday’s win over the 49ers and he delivered an impressive performance.

The “next man up” mantra has been uttered for years in the NFL. Players that are considered backups are told to be mentally and physically prepared to contribute at any moment.

Kendall Blanton’s moment came in last night’s NFC title game between the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers. In the first half of the contest, Tyler Higbee — the starting tight end for the Rams — exited the game with a knee injury and was ruled out to begin the second half.

With Blanton being the only other right end on the roster, he logged 61 offensive snaps (79% of the team’s offensive snaps). And while some may have expected him to be tasked with a strictly run-blocking role, the Rams utilized Blanton in the passing game and he was highly effective.

Blanton finished Sunday’s victory with five receptions for 57 yards, which were both personal bests for the third-year tight end. The Missouri product had six catches for 55 yards and a touchdown in his other 13 appearances this season, with his first career touchdown coming in last week’s divisional-round game versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

He even had more catches and yards than star tight end George Kittle, who caught just two passes for 27 yards in the 49ers’ loss.

You never know when your number is going to be called and Blanton made the most of his opportunity against the 49ers, making crucial plays to help the Rams advance to the Super Bowl. One of those plays came at the end of the third quarter when Los Angeles designed a flea-flicker that developed into a screen to Blanton, which is a play design that I can personally say I’ve never seen.

The screen to Blanton helped set the Rams up for a touchdown to begin the fourth quarter, fueling their 10-point comeback to defeat their NFC West rivals. Even though it would be nice to have Higbee back in time for the Super Bowl versus the Cincinnati Bengals, at least the Rams know they can rely on Blanton to step up if need be.

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Tyler Higbee (knee), Cam Akers (shoulder) questionable to return

The Rams lost two of their top playmakers in the first half against the 49ers with Cam Akers and Tyler Higbee exiting with injuries

Two of the Rams’ top players on offense exited Sunday’s game in the first half with injuries. Tyler Higbee went down with a knee injury and was slow to get up before heading to the sideline in obvious pain. Cam Akers also injured his shoulder in the first half and was replaced by Sony Michel.

Both players are considered questionable to return. If they’re unable to get back into the game, the Rams would lean on Kendall Blanton at tight end and Michel at running back. Both are capable players, but Higbee and Akers are key playmakers for Los Angeles.