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All Footballguys insights about Tyler Higbee
PositiveValueOct 24, 2026
If Nacua sits, Higbee moves up from 8.2 to 10.7 FanDuel points at $4,900 with 5.8 percent rostered. Available as late swap option since Rams play at 4:25 PM ET before late games lock.NegativeProjectionOct 24, 2026
Higbee was projected to finish as TE14 with 9.1 points in Week 6 against the Cardinals; the source was in on him, expecting him to continue delivering TE1-level output after two weeks of top-10 performance. Instead, Higbee finished as TE26 with 6.2 points, underperforming the projection.PositiveRoleOct 24, 2026
Becomes a real option at tight end if Puka Nacua is out, with Terrance Ferguson on IR.PositiveRoleOct 24, 2026
Tyler Higbee becomes a real option at tight end if Puka Nacua is unable to play, with Terrance Ferguson on IR opening up additional target opportunities.PositiveProjectionOct 23, 2026
Projects as a Top 12 tight end option in Week 7 with Davante Adams' status uncertain and Puka Nacua dealing with a calf injury, positioning Higbee for increased target volume.PositiveRoleOct 22, 2026
Higbee had a 78 percent route share in Week 6 while Colby Parkinson had 53 percent, positioning him as the de facto tight end in the Rams' multi-tight-end packages. He's a better route runner than Ferguson and has a more diverse route tree than Parkinson. Higbee's fantasy value has already spiked significantly since Ferguson went down, hitting double-digit PPR points in three straight games before Week 6. With Adams out, Higbee is effectively the No. 2 option in an offense that leads the league in passing attempts through six weeks.PositiveProjectionOct 17, 2026
Higbee is listed as an 'In' pick for Week 6, indicating the source expects him to outperform expectations this week.PositiveSleeperOct 16, 2026
Tyler Higbee is listed as a sleeper option that can be used in the Flex position, with high probability of exceeding fantasy expectations and projections. Typically players outside the top 12 tight ends.PositiveValueOct 13, 2026
Tyler Higbee offers streaming appeal for Los Angeles against Arizona in Week 6.PositiveProjectionOct 13, 2026
Listed as a Three Stars receiver pick for Week 6 DFS alongside Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, indicating strong game script appeal based on Vegas odds analysis for the Rams matchup.PositiveRoleOct 11, 2026
Higbee is in the Terrance Ferguson pass-catching tight end role while Ferguson is out with an ankle injury. He had a 74.1% route rate last week and has seen 17 targets over the Rams' past two games.PositiveSleeperOct 9, 2026
Tyler Higbee is listed as a TE sleeper option that can be used in Flex positions with high probability of exceeding expectations and fantasy projections. Typically these are players outside the Top 12 TEs.PositiveValueOct 6, 2026
Tyler Higbee is a late-game pivot option at tight end with only 3.1% roster percentage and Footballguys projects him to score 7.1 PPR points in Week 5; his Monday night game start and low ownership make him available for late-game lineup adjustments.PositiveMatchupOct 6, 2026
Listed as a Three Stars receiver pick in the Vegas Value Chart for Week 5, indicating the Rams game is among the most appealing matchups for DFS based on Vegas odds and projected game script.PositiveSleeperOct 1, 2026
Higbee is a sleeper play in Week 4 at Philadelphia after hoovering up short targets from Matthew Stafford in the loss to Denver following Terrance Ferguson's ankle injury. Although Puka Nacua is expected back this week, Higbee could still be targeted enough to justify plugging him into the lineup from the waiver wire with Ferguson likely out for at least Week 4.NegativeUsageSep 27, 2026
Higbee saw just 12 snaps in the season opener and drew a pair of targets, indicating minimal role in the Rams' offense. The source suggests 'maybe at Higbee' for value but then says 'probably not,' indicating skepticism about his Showdown appeal.