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Turf Show Times fantasy football takes on Tyler Higbee
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from Turf Show Times about Tyler Higbee.
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All Turf Show Times insights about Tyler Higbee
NegativeRoleSep 12, 2026
Higbee played 12 snaps (20% snap share) at tight end, mostly after Allen was hurt; he caught a couple of short passes but lost a fumble on a peanut punch.NegativeUsageSep 11, 2026
Recorded a late-game fumble in the blowout loss, contributing to the Rams' offensive struggles and turnover issues in Week 1.PositiveUsageSep 3, 2026
Higbee caught all 3 TD passes from Goff in the Rams' Week 2 2020 win over the Eagles, serving as the primary target in the red zone during the 37-19 victory.PositiveRoleSep 1, 2026
Higbee returns to the captain group after previously earning the honor in 2023, marking his second season as a Rams captain and second career captaincy. He has spent his entire NFL career with Los Angeles and is one of the longest-tenured players remaining from the McVay era, demonstrating his value to the organization's leadership structure.NegativeDepth ChartAug 30, 2026
Tyler Higbee is the lead TE on the Rams' 2026 53-man roster; the Rams kept five tight ends total, an unusual roster construction that gives L.A. 12 pass catchers and 15 skill players going into Week 1.PositiveDepth ChartAug 30, 2026
Higbee is probably in a good space to stay on the Rams' 53-man roster to start 2026, securing his position ahead of the August 30 roster cutdown despite a crowded tight end room that included Colby Parkinson, Max Klare, Terrance Ferguson, and Mark Redman (who was traded to Green Bay).NegativeDepth ChartAug 25, 2026
Higbee appeared on 99.4% of fan-submitted 53-man rosters in the Turf Show Times consensus projection, indicating near-universal consensus for his roster spot.NegativeDepth ChartAug 24, 2026
Listed as 'In' on the Rams' depth chart reset, indicating he is locked into the roster as a tight end.NegativeDepth ChartAug 23, 2026
Projected as one of four tight ends on the Rams' 53-man roster alongside Colby Parkinson, Davis Allen, and Terrance Ferguson; rested in both preseason games as an established roster player.NegativeDepth ChartAug 4, 2026
Higbee is expected to make the 53-man roster as one of five tight ends; the Rams' commitment to 13 personnel supports keeping five tight ends.NegativeDepth ChartAug 4, 2026
Veteran tight end Tyler Higbee remains a leader of the Rams' tight end room during Davis Allen's injury absence. The source notes that the Rams' impressive depth at tight end—including Higbee and Colby Parkinson as established veterans—allows Los Angeles to withstand Allen's temporary setback without dramatically changing practice rotations or rushing Allen back before he is fully healthy.NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026
Tyler Higbee is expected to remain in the TE1 rotation; he was TE1 last year until injuries sidelined him, and he maintains clear trust with the coaching staff, which impacts the tight end rotation and Ferguson's role development.NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026
Tyler Higbee remains the TE1 in the Rams rotation; he was TE1 last year until injuries sidelined him, and the coaching staff has shown clear trust in him, which impacts Ferguson's role in the tight end rotation.PositiveProjectionJul 29, 2026
The source predicts Higbee records a 100-yard receiving game this season. The source notes that every now and then Higbee goes off in a game; he almost accomplished the mark in the Rams' last game against the Cardinals in 2025 and had a dominant first half in the 2024 Wild Card game against the Minnesota Vikings before suffering an injury.NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026
Returning veteran tight end on the back end of a solid career with still a role in the Rams' multiple tight end offense; fewer reps should keep him fresher and longer in 2026 as part of the five-man rotation.NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026
Re-signed by the Rams for 2026 on a two-year deal worth up to $8 million with only half guaranteed—well below his previous contract. Now 33 and entering his 11th season as the Rams' longest-tenured player, Higbee is unlikely to hold a feature role in the offense given the team's fully stocked tight end room. His role will depend on how the younger tight ends (Terrance Ferguson and Max Klare) are deployed; if they function as pseudo-WR#3, Higbee should see fair rotation work. He remains a better blocker than both youngsters and Sean McVay/Matthew Stafford are comfortable targeting him on screen passes, but injury durability is a concern at his age.NegativeDepth ChartJul 23, 2026
Higbee appeared on 98.1% of fan-submitted 53-man rosters, indicating strong consensus that he will make the roster as a tight end. The source notes that the Rams are keeping five tight ends (Higbee, Parkinson, Ferguson, Klare, and Allen), which is part of Sean McVay's apparent insistence to load the tight end room.NegativeDepth ChartJul 22, 2026
Tyler Higbee's absence directly enabled Parkinson's breakout. Parkinson had the best season of his career in 2025 after taking advantage of Higbee being out of the lineup. From Weeks 12-17 when Higbee was sidelined, Parkinson posted 24 receptions on 32 targets for 249 yards and four touchdowns, compared to 15 receptions on 17 targets for 123 yards and two touchdowns in Weeks 1-11 with Higbee in the lineup. Despite Higbee returning in the regular season finale against Arizona, Parkinson started all three playoff games while Higbee had four receptions on six targets for 84 yards and no scores, indicating a potential depth chart shift heading into 2026.