Rams WR/TE routes run last night. On 29 QB dropbacks: 1. WR Davante Adams 21 2. WR Puka Nacua 20 3. TE Colby Parkinson 19 4. TE Terrance Ferguson 14 5. WR Jordan Whittington 13 6. WR Konata Mumpfield 11 7. WR Xavier Smith 9 8. TE Tyler Higbee 5 9. TE Davis Allen 4 (left early, head)

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 11, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Higbee played behind Ferguson in the tight end pecking order, with Ferguson running 56% of routes and playing ahead of both Higbee and Davis Allen.

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NegativeUsageSep 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tyler Higbee was mugged by 49ers linebackers Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw in the fourth quarter, forcing a hope-killing fumble in the Rams' 27-7 loss to San Francisco.

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NegativeUsageSep 11, 2026Turf Show Times

Recorded a late-game fumble in the blowout loss, contributing to the Rams' offensive struggles and turnover issues in Week 1.

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NegativeUsageSep 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Higbee had a late fumble in the fourth quarter as the Rams' offense completely fell apart and the team essentially gave up in the blowout loss.

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PositiveUsageSep 11, 202632BeatWriters

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Rams TE snap count after 4 drives Colby Parkinson 17 Terrance Ferguson 13 Davis Allen 9 Tyler Higbee 1 Out of 20 plays

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NegativeRoleSep 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Higbee is listed as one of the Rams' tight ends in their star-studded lineup that returns intact for 2025, providing Stafford with multiple weapons alongside receivers Puka Nacua and Davante Adams.

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NegativeMatchupSep 9, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

TE Tyler Higbee receives a slight fade for Week 1 vs. 49ers; SF ranks fourth in DVOA vs. TE in 2025, presenting a challenging matchup.

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NegativeUsageSep 9, 2026BDGE Fantasy Football

The source notes that Tyler Higbee remains a threat to Terrence Ferguson's fantasy value, specifically as the clear red zone tight end when the team is inside the 10-yard line, where he runs every route.

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NegativeInjurySep 8, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tyler Higbee is listed on the Rams' injury report with a 'Did Not Practice' designation on Tuesday, but the source indicates there is no indication he will be held out of Week 1 against the 49ers.

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NegativeInjurySep 8, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end Tyler Higbee did not participate in Tuesday's practice due to rest before the Rams' departure for Australia.

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NegativeRoleSep 7, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Higbee is the primary tight end for the Rams; Terrance Ferguson saw increased usage and double-digit fantasy points in back-to-back contests while Higbee was sidelined.

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NegativeRoleSep 4, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Tyler Higbee is one of several tight ends competing for targets in the Rams offense alongside Colby Parkinson, rookie Max Klare, Puka Nacua, and Davante Adams, which could limit Terrance Ferguson's opportunity.

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PositiveUsageSep 3, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Higbee caught all three of Goff's touchdown passes in the Rams' Week 2, 2020 win over the Eagles, showcasing his role as the primary red-zone target.

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PositiveUsageSep 3, 2026Turf Show Times

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.

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PositiveUsageSep 1, 2026Zain Dhanani

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Last year Tyler Higbee started as the team’s primary inline TE, but got hurt and didn’t rebound when he came back, which opened the door for Colby Parkinson Unsure if being a captain means anything for playing time, but there was previous reporting that Tyler Higbee was lining up with the 1st team That said, the inline TE role is probably not going to be valuable (esp if split), so I’m not drafting any of them This is not about Terrance Ferguson via @thebenroyer

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 1, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Higbee is one of several tight ends competing with Terrance Ferguson for snaps in Los Angeles, including Colby Parkinson, Davis Allen, and second-round rookie Max Klare.

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PositiveRoleSep 1, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tyler Higbee returns to the captain group after previously earning the honor in 2023. His 2026 selection marks his second season as a Rams captain and his second career captaincy. The source notes that 'Higbee has spent his entire NFL career with Los Angeles and is one of the longest-tenured players remaining from the McVay era.'

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PositiveRoleSep 1, 2026Turf Show Times

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.

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PositiveRoleSep 1, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Named one of eleven captains for the 2026 Rams season, indicating his leadership and importance to the team's offensive scheme.

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PositiveRoleAug 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tyler Higbee is the lead tight end in a Rams offense that carries five tight ends on the 53-man roster. McVay's incorporation of three tight-end sets last season paved the way for the expanded tight-end group, with Higbee anchoring the position.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tyler Higbee is listed as the primary TE on the Rams' 2026 53-man roster; the source notes the Rams kept five tight ends total, an unusual roster construction.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 30, 2026Turf Show Times

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.

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PositiveRoleAug 30, 2026The Seattle Times Seahawks

Tight end Tyler Higbee, now the Rams' longest-tenured player, expressed hope for Aaron Donald's return, calling him a 'Hall of Fame player' and 'one of the best to ever do it at his position.' Higbee was drafted two years after Donald by the Rams.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 30, 2026Underdog NFL

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Rams offseason: Traded for Trent McDuffie Traded for Myles Garrett Signed Jaylen Watson Unretired Aaron Donald Extended Matthew Stafford Re-signed Kam Curl Re-signed Tyler Higbee Drafted Ty Simpson Drafted Max Klare <https://play.underdogsports.com/vgwg/8fqxejf4>

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 30, 2026Turf Show Times

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).

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tyler Higbee is in a good position to make the Rams' 53-man roster to start the 2026 season, likely securing his spot ahead of the August 30 roster cutdown deadline in a crowded tight end room.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 29, 2026Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz

Tyler Higbee is mentioned as a competitor for snaps at tight end alongside Colby Parkinson and Davis Allen, creating a potential committee situation for Terrance Ferguson.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 29, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Matt LaMarca notes that Higbee is one of three Rams TEs who produced at times last season (alongside Terrance Ferguson and Colby Parkinson), part of a crowded position room that also includes second-round pick Max Klare. The Rams plan to utilize all of them in a three-TE offense format.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Higbee is projected to make the Rams' opening 53-man roster as a top-five tight end.

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NegativeUsageAug 28, 2026Fantasy Points Fantasy Football

The source cites Tyler Higbee's historical stretch of four consecutive 100-yard games as proof of concept for the tight end role in Sean McVay's offense.

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PositiveRoleAug 26, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Tyler Higbee is part of the Rams' young tight end core expected to see increased red-zone involvement in 2026, which will reduce Davante Adams' touchdown opportunities and red-zone target share.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 25, 2026Turf Show Times

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.

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