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All Yahoo Sports NFL insights about Tyler Higbee
PositiveRoleNov 6, 2026
With Ferguson ruled out and Parkinson questionable, Higbee is positioned as a primary available tight end option for the Rams alongside Davis Allen and Max Klare.NegativeUsageNov 6, 2026
Higbee slots in fourth on the Rams in targets with just 27 so far this season, indicating minimal involvement in the passing game and further emphasizing the team's lack of secondary receiving options.NegativeRoleNov 6, 2026
Tyler Higbee is identified as one of the Rams' secondary passing weapons, characterized as inconsistent and unreliable. Washington's defensive game plan aims to force Stafford to rely on Higbee and other secondary options by taking away primary targets, making Higbee a less dependable fantasy option.NegativeMatchupNov 6, 2026
Higbee faces Washington, which allows the second most FPPG to tight ends; however, Rams tight ends are noted as an ultimate roulette wheel, making consistency unpredictable.PositiveSleeperNov 6, 2026
Tyler Higbee is a streamer option to consider if in need for Week 9 at Washington; Washington allows the second most FPPG to tight ends.PositiveUsageNov 3, 2026
With Davante Adams on injured reserve due to ruptured hamstring tendon and Colby Parkinson sidelined by rib injury, Tyler Higbee suddenly finds himself a fantasy TE1, at least until Ferguson returns.PositiveUsageNov 3, 2026
With Terrance Ferguson on injured reserve and Colby Parkinson sidelined by rib injury, Tyler Higbee is a viable TE1/2 in fantasy if Parkinson sits out in Week 8.NegativeUsageNov 2, 2026
Higbee logged 45 snaps (83%) with tight end usage flip-flopping at halftime; Rams used multiple tight ends on 25% of reps in first half and nearly 70% in final 30 minutes. Unit was targeted only four times with three catches for 28 yards. Higbee had a couple of concentration penalties.NegativeValueNov 2, 2026
Tyler Higbee is listed as a dart-throw streaming option at WAS with 25% rostered, indicating the source views him as a speculative tight end target.NegativeValueNov 2, 2026
Higbee is listed as a dart-throw streaming option at 25% rostered for Week 9 at Washington.NegativeBustOct 30, 2026
Higbee eclipsed 60 yards in three consecutive games but has fallen back to earth with recent stat lines of 4-22-0 and 2-14-0; despite Chargers being the ninth-toughest matchup for fantasy tight ends, Higbee's decline suggests the Rams will get up in the game and lean on the run.NegativeProjectionOct 30, 2026
After eclipsing 60 yards in three consecutive games, Higbee has fallen back to earth with stat lines of 4-22-0 and 2-14-0. Though the Chargers are the ninth-toughest matchup for fantasy tight ends, the Rams will likely get up in this game and lean on the run, limiting Higbee's upside.NegativeRoleOct 29, 2026
Listed as a consideration option for tight end if in need of a streamer against LAC.NegativeSleeperOct 29, 2026
Tyler Higbee faces Los Angeles Chargers and is listed as a sleeper option to consider if in need of a tight end.NegativeMatchupOct 29, 2026
The Chargers rank 24th in half PPR points allowed to tight ends at 8.8 per game, presenting a stingy test for Higbee. Los Angeles holds a top-three neutral pass rate at 63% through seven weeks, which gives the passing offense steady baseline dropbacks even in neutral scripts. The Chargers have suppressed tight end rooms consistently, with Dalton Kincaid held to 2.8 half PPR points in Week 3 and Travis Kelce managing 7.3 points in Week 6. The Rams enter as 6.5-point home favorites with an implied team total of 25.5 points (seventh).PositiveUsageOct 29, 2026
Higbee has settled back into a low-volume role, ranking as the TE21 on TE22 usage over his last four games. After generating 67 and 83 receiving yards in Weeks 4 and 5, his opportunities slipped to four and three targets over his past two outings. He has averaged 46.5 receiving yards and 6.1 half PPR points per game across this four-game stretch, finishing with a modest 11% target share in Week 7. The Rams continue to funnel passes heavily toward their wide receivers, leaving Higbee with minimal underneath work.NegativeValueOct 28, 2026
Ranked 24th among tight ends in rest-of-season trade value with a HALFPPR value of 7, placing him in the lower tier of trade assets.PositiveProjectionOct 28, 2026
With Ferguson sidelined and Davis Allen out, Higbee is a viable TE1/2 in fantasy, though he was outplayed by Parkinson in Week 6. However, with Davante Adams placed on injured reserve with a ruptured hamstring tendon, Higbee suddenly finds himself a fantasy TE1, at least until Ferguson returns, as the Rams shift to heavier rates of 12- and 13-personnel.PositiveMatchupOct 27, 2026
Tyler Higbee (No. 89) had success against the Raiders' Cover 2 defense on third-and-two; he executed a vertical release on an intermediate route, and when safety Darien Porter failed to get enough depth to tighten the throwing window, Higbee broke toward the sideline and climbed the ladder on an out route for a 15-yard gain, exploiting Jeremy Chinn's head-fake manipulation.PositiveRoleOct 26, 2026
Higbee played 53 snaps (74% of plays) and made a clutch third-down catch late in the game when the Rams were floundering and the Raiders were surging, stretching his full frame to pull in a high pass for a needed conversion.NegativeRoleOct 26, 2026
Tyler Higbee was third on the tight end receptions list for the Rams with Davante Adams out, indicating reduced target share compared to Davis Allen and Colby Parkinson.PositiveUsageOct 26, 2026
Higbee hauled in a huge third-down conversion in Week 7 against Las Vegas that prevented any thought of a Raiders comeback. He was part of the Rams' effective tight end trio that combined for 11 receptions, 82 receiving yards, and two touchdowns.PositiveRoleOct 25, 2026
Higbee made a leaping catch on 3rd & 2 from the Rams' 43-yard line on a Matthew Stafford bullet pass to move the chains late in the game; the source notes Higbee has made a habit this season of being one of Stafford's go-to targets when the offense needs a crucial play.NegativeRoleOct 24, 2026
Tight end Tyler Higbee is expected to see increased usage as the Rams rely more heavily on their tight ends to compensate for the absence of star receivers Davante Adams and Puka Nacua.NegativeRoleOct 23, 2026
Higbee may receive the second-most targets among Rams pass-catchers with Davante Adams out, but the source characterizes him as not good and does not expect him to meaningfully fill the void.PositiveRoleOct 23, 2026
Higbee was going to be a recommended start even before Puka Nacua popped up with a calf injury on Thursday. While there's optimism the Rams' star wideout will be able to play, Higbee is still a strong option since Davante Adams and Terrance Ferguson are already sidelined. Despite a quieter outing in Week 6, Higbee was on a roll in the previous three contests with 62 yards and a TD in Week 3 (TE7), 67 yards in Week 4 (TE14) and 83 yards in Week 5 (TE10). The Raiders are giving up the seventh most fantasy points to tight ends. If Puka plays, Higbee will be a top-10 option. But if Puka is ruled out, Higbee has top-five upside.PositiveProjectionOct 22, 2026
Higbee has been the TE10 on TE9 usage over the last month with Terrance Ferguson sidelined. Even last week's relative dud still included 31 of 38 routes and four receptions. That, of course, was with Puka Nacua and Davante Adams healthy. Adams is out for about 10 weeks (aka the regular season), and Ferguson isn't eligible to return from his ankle injury until Week 8 at the very earliest. This will be an excellent week for Higbee on paper. He had his best game of the year in Week 3 (TE7 on TE3 usage) without Nacua and Ferguson. The Raiders have also had issues against TEs, allowing the sixth-most points to the position. As usual, the Rams have a high team total (26.5, fourth) with very little depth at WR. It's a great environment for him.NegativeRoleOct 20, 2026
Higbee is receiving earlier targets in Stafford's more conservative approach; the QB is willing to hit Higbee earlier in the play on hi/lo reads rather than taking shots downfield.PositiveProjectionOct 20, 2026
With Terrance Ferguson sidelined for at least four games and Davis Allen injured, Tyler Higbee is a viable TE1 in fantasy. He becomes a fantasy TE1 at least until Ferguson returns, and with Davante Adams on injured reserve, Higbee suddenly finds himself in an elevated role.PositiveRoleOct 20, 2026
Higbee did not see as much involvement in the Rams' passing attack as expected against the Cardinals but did rack up four targets in the fourth quarter. He figures to see an uptick in volume with Davante Adams (hamstring) out of the lineup, and the Raiders have allowed the sixth-most FPPG to tight ends this season, making this a good spot to back Higbee.NegativeUsageOct 19, 2026
Part of Rams' core passing offense trio alongside Puka Nacua and Davante Adams; with Adams sidelined 6-10 weeks, Higbee may see increased target volume as team redistributes passing game workload.NegativeUsageOct 19, 2026
Higbee led Rams tight ends with 48 snaps (83% of plays) on Sunday but the tight end group combined for nine catches on 10 targets with 53 yards, one touchdown, and a critical lost fumble by Higbee. Despite being expected to take a step back this season, Higbee's 246 yards through Week 7 eclipse the combined total of all four other Rams tight ends (181 yards). The source notes this is a poor return on the Rams' significant investment in tight end development.PositiveValueOct 19, 2026
Higbee will be a strong streaming option in Week 7 with Davante Adams sidelined six to 10 weeks due to a ruptured hamstring; the veteran went over 60 yards in three straight games before a quieter stat line in Sunday's loss.NegativeUsageOct 19, 2026
Higbee was among the worst-graded players on offense, ranking below Stafford in the PFF grades for Week 6.NegativeRoleOct 19, 2026
Tyler Higbee had a costly fumble late in Week 6 against the Cardinals that contributed to the Rams' loss, despite Stafford playing well enough to win. The source uses this as evidence that Stafford wasn't the reason for the loss.NegativeUsageOct 19, 2026
Tight end Tyler Higbee fumbled deep in Arizona territory during the Rams' loss to the Cardinals, contributing to the team's pattern of self-inflicted errors and missed scoring opportunities.NegativeRoleOct 19, 2026
Higbee has stepped up over the last three weeks following recent injuries to Terrance Ferguson and Colby Parkinson, but fumbled the ball when driving for the lead in the fourth quarter. While this play did not directly cost LA the game, it was still costly and raises concerns about his reliability in critical moments.NegativeUsageOct 18, 2026
Tyler Higbee fumbled with just under eight minutes remaining in a critical late-game situation as the Rams attempted to mount a comeback against Arizona; Higbee is one of six remaining Super Bowl LVI roster holdovers on a 2-4 team that has failed to contend.PositiveRoleOct 17, 2026
With Davis Allen dealing with a foot injury and Colby Parkinson sidelined by shoulder issues, Higbee is the Rams tight end to use in fantasy this week.PositiveProjectionOct 16, 2026
The source predicts Tyler Higbee will extend his streak to four consecutive games with 60+ receiving yards and additionally projects a 100-yard game in Week 6; Higbee has been a stud for the Rams in 2026 with 7.7 targets per game (TE4), 70.7 receiving yards per game (TE2), and 15.1 fantasy points per game (TE5), and is being targeted in crucial 3rd and 4th down scenarios despite being rostered in only 3.3% of ESPN leagues.PositiveMatchupOct 16, 2026
Higbee put up 91 yards and a score against Cardinals in their last meeting in 2025, supporting projection against fourth-friendliest TE matchup.PositiveRoleOct 16, 2026
With Terrance Ferguson sidelined, Higbee has discovered fountain of youth with weekly finishes as TE7, TE15, and TE10 during that stretch; now faces Cardinals defense, fourth-friendliest matchup for tight ends.PositiveSleeperOct 15, 2026
Higbee has been steady for three straight games (TE7, TE15, TE10) but the fantasy world remains unimpressed. He deserves a mention in Week 6, especially against an Arizona defense that's struggled with seam coverage.PositiveUsageOct 15, 2026
In his last three games (one with Terrance Ferguson and two without him), Higbee has 23 targets, 18 catches, 212 yards, and a touchdown. The Cardinals allow 72.6 yards per game to tight ends on 7.0 passes per game. The game has a 52.5 over/under and the Rams are expected to be the Rams. The source likes betting on ancillary pieces on this team after Monday night's overtime bout.PositiveProjectionOct 15, 2026
Tyler Higbee is having an emphatic renaissance in Year 11 with the Rams. As measured by per-game averages, Higbee was sneakily the Rams' most productive tight end last season despite playing only 10 games due to an ankle injury, producing 25 catches for 281 yards and three touchdowns. That pace would have led the room in receiving yards over Parkinson, the actual leader with 408, had Higbee stayed healthy. Higbee is moving fluidly and looks athletic and almost young, with four seasons of at least 500 receiving yards in his career.PositiveRoleOct 15, 2026
Higbee has re-emerged as the Rams' top receiving tight end with Terrence Ferguson sidelined and has averaged 7.7 targets over his last three games, recording at least five catches and 62 yards in each outing. He should be able to feast against a Cardinals defense that has allowed the fourth-most FPPG to tight ends this season.PositiveRoleOct 14, 2026
Higbee is TE5 on TE6 usage over the past three weeks as a Terrance Ferguson injury replacement. He ripped a couple of intermediate explosives on Monday Night Football and is a clear-cut top-four target for Matthew Stafford until Ferguson returns. The Rams have a slate-high 33.0-point team total against the Cardinals, who have allowed the fourth-most fantasy points to tight ends this year, including 23.2 points to George Kittle in Week 3, 11 targets to Isaiah Likely in Week 4, and 17.3 points to Sam LaPorta in Week 5. Higbee posted 91 yards with a score against Arizona in Week 18 last year.NegativeUsageOct 14, 2026
Tyler Higbee was flagged for offensive holding on 2nd & 3 that negated a nine-yard gain; the Rams did not convert on the subsequent play and attempted a field goal that Harrison Mevis missed.PositiveRoleOct 13, 2026
Played 55 snaps (67% of plays). Described 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 has 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 should share primary tight end duties with Colby Parkinson while Ferguson is absent for a minimum of four games.NegativeUsageOct 13, 2026
Higbee had five catches for 83 yards for the Rams in their 37-34 overtime loss to Buffalo, contributing as a secondary receiving option in the Rams' passing attack.NegativeUsageOct 13, 2026
Higbee had five catches for 83 yards for the Rams in the overtime loss, serving as a secondary receiving option behind Puka Nacua and Davante Adams in the high-volume passing game.PositiveUsageOct 13, 2026
Tyler Higbee made multiple big plays during Monday Night Football Bills-Rams game, demonstrating consistent receiving production.PositiveRoleOct 13, 2026
Higbee has been huge for LA this year considering Los Angeles lost Terrance Ferguson to IR (ankle) and Colby Parkinson has seen significant regression from last year. The source emphasizes Higbee deserves recognition as the Rams' all-time receiving TE leader and is making big plays in 2026.NegativeUsageOct 13, 2026
Higbee had five catches for 83 yards in the Rams' 37-34 OT loss to Buffalo, serving as a secondary receiving option behind Puka Nacua and Davante Adams.NegativeUsageOct 13, 2026
Tyler Higbee was penalized for holding on the Rams' opening possession against Buffalo, a damaging call that erased a nine-yard run and a first down by Kyren Williams. The source identifies this as one of two penalties that interrupted the Rams' opening drive, contributing to a possession that offered promise but produced nothing (missed 50-yard field goal).NegativeRoleOct 13, 2026
Higbee was targeted enough to draw a headhunting penalty from C.J. Gardner-Johnson, indicating he was a notable part of the Rams' offensive gameplan in the game.NegativeMatchupOct 13, 2026
Higbee exploited Cole Bishop's coverage lapses on the Rams' first second-half drive. Bishop was a step slow coming out of his break on fourth down, allowing Higbee enough space to make a catch and extend the drive. Later on the same drive, Higbee was so open in man coverage that Bishop essentially had to tackle him to avoid giving up a touchdown, drawing a pass interference penalty.PositiveUsageOct 13, 2026
Higbee caught a 28-yard pass from Stafford on back-to-back plays that helped spark the Rams' scoring drive that resulted in the go-ahead touchdown.PositiveUsageOct 13, 2026
Higbee made a 10-yard catch on fourth-and-6 to keep the drive alive, then drew a 17-yard pass interference penalty on Cole Bishop in the end zone that set up Corum's touchdown run; he also was called for a false start on fourth-and-1 from Buffalo's 35.NegativeValueOct 12, 2026
At 4% rostered, Higbee is listed as a risky streaming option for Week 6 against Arizona.NegativeValueOct 12, 2026
Listed as a risky streaming option at 4% rostered for Week 6 matchup vs. ARI; the source categorizes him as a high-risk waiver-wire target.NegativeValueOct 12, 2026
Higbee is listed in the Early Waivers Look for tight ends rostered in less than 50 percent of Yahoo leagues.PositiveRoleOct 12, 2026
Following Terrance Ferguson's early Week 3 injury at Denver, Matthew Stafford has elevated Tyler Higbee as the primary pass-catcher among Rams tight ends; Higbee has recorded eight catches for 62 yards and five for 67 yards in recent games, and should see increased volume in a game requiring offensive urgency against the Bills.PositiveRoleOct 10, 2026
Tyler Higbee has found renewed production (the source refers to him finding 'the fountain of youth') as the Rams' tight end, particularly with Colby Parkinson and Terrance Ferguson dealing with injuries. Parkinson is trending in the right direction to return, and Ferguson should not miss more than the required four weeks on injured reserve.PositiveUsageOct 7, 2026
Higbee is winning the war of attrition at TE for the Rams with a 77.9% route rate, 19.3% targets per route run, and 22.5% slot snap rate—all near or exceeding the benchmarks for high-end TE starters. He has averaged eight targets per game over his last two weeks, positioning him as a viable pivot with consistent opportunity.PositiveRoleOct 6, 2026
Becomes primary pass-catching option at tight end with Terrance Ferguson on injured reserve for minimum four games and Colby Parkinson also injured. Borderline TE1 after going 8-62-1 against Broncos in Week 3.PositiveUsageOct 6, 2026
Tyler Higbee was re-signed to a two-year deal in 2026 and has quietly become an important part of the Rams' passing game. Through four games, Higbee has 15 receptions for 141 yards and one touchdown on 19 targets; his 15 catches rank third on the team, while his 19 targets trail only Davante Adams among Rams pass catchers. His ability to consistently work underneath coverage and move the chains gives Matthew Stafford another reliable option, particularly important with injuries and changes at skill positions. Higbee also passed Tom Fears (400) for seventh on the franchise's all-time receptions list and Marshall Faulk (4,071) for 13th-most receiving yards in franchise history.PositiveRoleOct 6, 2026
Tyler Higbee led the Rams offense alongside Puka Nacua in the Week 4 win over Philadelphia, earning top Pro Football Focus grades among offensive performers.PositiveUsageOct 6, 2026
Higbee played 55 snaps (65% of plays) and stepped into the void left by injuries to Terrance Ferguson and Colby Parkinson, offering a steady pass target underneath. Over the past two games, he 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.NegativeMatchupOct 5, 2026
Tyler Higbee is listed as a dart-throw streaming option at 2% rostered, suggesting low-rostered deep-league streaming consideration.NegativeMatchupOct 5, 2026
Tyler Higbee vs. Buffalo is listed as a risky streaming option at only 2% rostered for Week 5.PositiveRoleOct 5, 2026
Tyler Higbee was a key target on the boundary for Matthew Stafford in the Rams' comeback win, helping drive the offense into Eagles territory on critical fourth-quarter possessions; a fan comment noted he made play after play as a forgotten veteran tight end.PositiveUsageOct 4, 2026
Tyler Higbee was often available underneath in the Rams' adjusted passing approach against Philadelphia and connected with Stafford on a 20-yard back-shoulder pass along the sideline, indicating consistent involvement in the short-to-intermediate passing game.NegativeUsageOct 4, 2026
Tight end Tyler Higbee was targeted once by Stafford in the game-winning drive and had an incomplete fourth-down pass earlier in the game. He was part of the Rams' offensive efforts in the comeback, though the source does not provide his full game statistics.NegativeUsageOct 4, 2026
Stafford threw a bad pass well behind Higbee on a fourth-and-8 in the fourth quarter of the Rams' game against the Eagles, a miscue that came after the Rams defense stopped a fourth-and-1 tush push in Eagles territory.PositiveMatchupOct 2, 2026
Higbee is part of the Rams' three tight end sets that exploit the Eagles' defensive vulnerabilities, particularly down the middle where linebacker Jihaad Campbell is struggling with assignment recognition. Higbee, Terrance Ferguson, and Davis Allen have combined for 21 receptions, 4 touchdowns, and 176 yards. Fangio noted the Rams' tight ends are "pretty good receivers" and create extra gaps with their blocking, and the Rams are "committed to it and they're good at it." The Eagles may be without middle linebacker Zack Baun due to concussion protocol, further exposing the middle of the field.PositiveUsageSep 30, 2026
Had a strong Week 3 performance, though the source questions whether that production will be sustainable given the Rams' wounded tight end room and overall offensive depth issues.PositiveProjectionSep 29, 2026
With both Ferguson and Parkinson likely to miss Week 4, veteran Tyler Higbee becomes the primary pass-catching option at tight end; he is a borderline TE1 after going 8-62-1 against the Broncos.PositiveRoleSep 29, 2026
With Ferguson and Parkinson both dealing with injuries, Higbee is positioned to operate as the primary receiving tight end for the Rams. He amassed 62 yards and a touchdown on eight receptions in Week 3 and should be added in all formats as a potential TE1 in the immediate future.