Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee faced a serious situation when he had to exit Monday night’s playoff victory over the Minnesota Vikings at the end of the first quarter.
Rams head coach Sean McVay informed reporters on Tuesday that Higbee was hospitalized due to a chest injury after “spitting up a little bit of blood,” according to the team’s site.
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Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee, #89, reacts after a catch against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Jan. 13, 2025. (Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)
McVay expressed optimism that Higbee would be ready for the Rams’ divisional round match against the Philadelphia Eagles.
“He expects to be ready, but I have not received any updates from (VP of medicine Reggie Scott) yet. … You could tell he was making an impact early. He was on track to have a big night, and even in just one quarter, he made a significant contribution,” he said, according to The Orange County Register.
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Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee, #89, catches a pass as Minnesota Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman, #51, defends during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Higbee played only three games in the regular season as he recovered from knee surgery in the offseason. He made his season debut against the New York Jets, scoring a touchdown in the 19-9 victory.
Even though he exited early, he led the team on Monday night with five catches for 58 yards.
Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee, #89, celebrates his touchdown catch with wide receiver Demarcus Robinson, #15, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Rams star Matthew Stafford went 19-of-27 for 209 yards and two touchdowns on Monday night. He connected with eight different receivers, including Higbee.
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