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Turf Show Times fantasy football takes on Tyler Higbee
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All Turf Show Times insights about Tyler Higbee
PositiveRoleOct 26, 2026
Higbee played 53 snaps (74% of offensive snaps) and made a clutch third-down conversion late in the game when the Rams were floundering and the Raiders were surging, stretching his full frame to pull in a high pass. He remains a key target in the Rams' tight end-heavy offense.PositiveUsageOct 26, 2026
Higbee made a crucial third-down conversion catch in Week 7 that prevented any thought of a Raiders comeback, demonstrating his value in high-leverage situations. The catch was part of the Rams tight end trio's strong performance with 11 receptions, 82 receiving yards, and two touchdowns.PositiveRoleOct 25, 2026
Higbee made a leaping catch on 3rd & 2 from LA's 43-yard line on a Matthew Stafford bullet pass to move the chains and help ice the game. The source emphasizes that 'Higbee has made a habit this year of being one of Stafford's go-to guys when the offense needs a play,' establishing him as a reliable target in clutch situations.NegativeUsageOct 19, 2026
Despite being expected to take a step back, Higbee led all Rams tight ends with 48 snaps (83% of plays) on Sunday against Arizona; however, the tight end group combined for nine catches on 10 targets for 53 yards, one touchdown, and a critical lost fumble by Higbee. Through Week 7, Higbee's 246 yards eclipse the combined total of all four other tight ends (181 yards), but the source notes the Rams' tight end investments—including second-round picks in 2025 and 2026—haven't paid off, with the group averaging less than 10 yards per catch and failing to improve the run game or attack downfield effectively.NegativeProjectionOct 19, 2026
Higbee earned the worst offensive grade on the team, ranking below Matthew Stafford and Davis Allen.NegativeRoleOct 19, 2026
Higbee stepped up over the last three weeks following recent injuries to Terrance Ferguson and Colby Parkinson, filling a critical role for the Rams. However, he fumbled the ball when driving for the lead in the fourth quarter—a critical mistake for a veteran player and locker room leader. While the source notes this play didn't directly cost LA the game, it was still costly.PositiveRoleOct 17, 2026
Tyler Higbee is the Rams tight end you should be using at this point, per the source's recommendation. He avoided the final injury report and is available for Week 6.PositiveProjectionOct 16, 2026
The source predicts Tyler Higbee will record 100+ receiving yards in Week 6, extending his streak to four consecutive games of 60+ yards. Higbee has been a reliable target for Matthew Stafford in 2026 due to the Rams lacking a WR3; he is being targeted in crucial 3rd and 4th down scenarios. Supporting stats: 7.7 targets per game (TE4), 70.7 receiving yards per game (TE2), and 15.1 fantasy points per game (TE5), yet rostered in only 3.3% of ESPN leagues.PositiveProjectionOct 15, 2026
Tyler Higbee is having an emphatic renaissance in Year 11 with the Rams. As measured by per-game averages, Higbee was the Rams' most productive tight end last season; sidelined by an ankle injury, he played only 10 games but produced 25 catches for 281 yards and three touchdowns, a pace that would have led the room in receiving yards (408) had he stayed healthy. Higbee is moving fluidly and looks athletic and almost young, managing residual discomfort in his knee from an old injury. He has four seasons of at least 500 receiving yards and would have had another in 2023 when he closed at 495 had he not missed two games.PositiveRoleOct 13, 2026
Played 55 snaps (67% of plays). The source describes him as 'sipping from the Fountain of Youth' and playing his best football in years. The Rams are lining him up in the slot or outside at a 44 percent clip and he's responded with an 80 percent catch rate (14 of 20 receptions for first down) and the highest depth of target for his whole career.PositiveRoleOct 13, 2026
Higbee has been huge for the Rams in 2026 given Los Angeles lost Terrance Ferguson to IR (ankle) and Colby Parkinson has seen significant regression from last year. The source credits Higbee as the Rams' all-time receiving TE leader and emphasizes he deserves recognition for his performance, calling him 'the type of guy I want on this team and on the field.'PositiveBreakoutOct 10, 2026
Tyler Higbee has found the fountain of youth and is performing well for the Rams offense. The source highlights his play as notable in the context of the Rams' tight end situation, particularly with Colby Parkinson and Terrance Ferguson injured.PositiveRoleOct 6, 2026
Through four games, Higbee has 15 receptions for 141 yards and 1 TD on 19 targets, ranking third on the team in catches and second only to Davante Adams in targets. While he may not receive the same attention as Adams or Puka Nacua, his ability to consistently work underneath coverage and move the chains gives Matthew Stafford another reliable option. Higbee has also passed Tom Fears (400) for seventh on the franchise's all-time receptions list and passed Marshall Faulk (4,071) for 13th-most receiving yards in franchise history. The Rams re-signed him to a two-year deal in 2026.PositiveUsageOct 6, 2026
Tyler Higbee led the Rams offense in Week 4's comeback win vs. Philadelphia according to Pro Football Focus grades, earning top performer honors alongside Puka Nacua.PositiveProjectionOct 6, 2026
Tyler Higbee caught 129 yards and passed Tom Fears for 7th place on the Rams all-time reception list, marking a significant career milestone.PositiveUsageOct 6, 2026
Higbee played 55 snaps (65% of offensive plays) and stepped into the void left by injuries to Terrance Ferguson and Colby Parkuinson as a steady pass target underneath. Over the past two games, Higbee has logged 116 snaps (his most over a two-game span since early 2023) and snagged 13 of 17 targets for 129 yards. He passed Tom Fears for 7th place on the Rams all-time reception list.PositiveRoleOct 5, 2026
Higbee was a key contributor in the Rams' fourth-quarter comeback, working the boundary with Puka Nacua on the critical drive that moved Los Angeles into Eagles territory. The source describes him as a 'forgotten veteran TE' who 'made play after play' in the victory, establishing him as a reliable target in high-leverage situations alongside Nacua.PositiveRoleOct 4, 2026
Tyler Higbee was often available underneath in the Eagles game and connected with Stafford on a 20-yard back-shoulder pass along the sideline. His role as an underneath option aligns with the Rams' strategic shift toward checkdowns and shorter routes, positioning him as a consistent target in the offense's new approach.PositiveProjectionSep 30, 2026
Higbee delivered a strong Week 3 performance, but sustainability is uncertain given the Rams' wounded tight end room and overall offensive depth concerns. His recent production may not be repeatable if the team's TE depth issues persist.PositiveRoleSep 29, 2026
With both Terrance Ferguson and Colby Parkinson dealing with injuries, Higbee is positioned to operate as the primary receiving tight end. In Week 3, Higbee amassed 62 yards and a touchdown on eight receptions, demonstrating immediate fantasy upside. The source recommends Higbee should be added in all formats as a potential TE1 in the immediate future.PositiveProjectionSep 28, 2026
Higbee produced with 61 snaps (71%); it's good to see he can still produce when needed, and had the Rams won, he would have been the lead tight end.NegativeProjectionSep 28, 2026
Scored touchdown in Week 3 game vs. Broncos; featured in Rams highlights as part of team's offensive efforts.PositiveRoleSep 28, 2026
Higbee received elevated workload with Terrance Ferguson and Colby Parkinson limited by injury; caught 8 of 11 targets for 62 yards and a touchdown. The source characterizes him as a quality, dependable tight end but cautions against running the offense through him.PositiveRoleSep 28, 2026
With Colby Parkinson not participating as a focal point and Terrance Ferguson leaving with an injury in the first quarter, Higbee stepped up as a capable backup tight end despite being considered third or fourth string at this point. He caught 8 of 11 targets for 62 yards and a touchdown, proving the Rams are fortunate to have such a reliable option at the position.PositiveRoleSep 28, 2026
Higbee made a huge sideline catch on the Rams' final drive, stepping up alongside Konata Mumpfield to provide receiving options. However, the source notes these efforts were 'too little and too late' to overcome the Broncos' comeback.PositiveRoleSep 27, 2026
The source questions whether the veteran tight end has anything left in the tank and concludes it is hard to make a case that Higbee will be a viable target replacement in the L.A. passing offense.NegativeRoleSep 22, 2026
Higbee played 16 snaps (28%) and simply not much is left for him anymore. The source describes him as insurance.NegativeUsageSep 21, 2026
Tight end had 10 special teams reps in Week 1 across kickoff return and punt coverage.NegativeUsageSep 20, 2026
Tyler Higbee ran 4 routes against the 49ers in 13 personnel, indicating a reduced role compared to Parkinson and Ferguson in the Rams' tight end rotation. Despite the Rams' emphasis on 13 personnel (36.8% of snaps), Higbee saw limited involvement in these high-efficiency groupings.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.