Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee was in a serious situation during Monday night's playoff win over the Minnesota Vikings, when he was ejected at the end of the first quarter.
Rams head coach Sean McVay told reporters Tuesday that Higbee “vomited a small amount of blood” and was hospitalized with a chest injury, according to the newspaper. team site.
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Los Angeles Rams tight end #89 Tyler Higbee reacts after a catch during the first half of the NFC Wild Card Game at State Farm Stadium on January 13, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona. (Mark J. Revilas-Imagen Images)
McVay added that he is optimistic Higbee will return for the divisional round game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
“We fully expect him to be ready, but we haven't had any updates from (Vice President of Medical Affairs Reggie Scott) yet. … You felt his presence early on. He had a really great night. “We were going at a pace where we could spend a lot of time, and he made a big contribution just by playing a quarter,” he said. orange county register.
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Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (No. 89) plays Minnesota Vikings linebacker during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game on Monday, January 13, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona. , Blake Cashman (No. 51) catches a pass while defending. (AP Photo/Rick Scutelli)
Higbee played in only three games during the regular season as he recovered from offseason knee surgery. He made his season debut against the New York Jets and his impact was immediately felt with a touchdown catch in a 19-9 win.
He led the team with five catches for 58 yards on Monday night despite leaving early.
Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (#89) hits wide receiver during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, January 5, 2025 in Inglewood, California. Celebrating a touchdown catch with DeMarcus Robinson (#15). (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Rams star Matthew Stafford completed 19 of 27 for 209 yards and two touchdowns. He completed passes to eight different receivers, including Higbee.
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