Tyler Higbee Underperforms with Two Tight Ends Sidelined
Tyler Higbee had a disappointing performance in Week 8 with two tight ends sidelined
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Tyler Higbee had a disappointing performance in Week 8 with two tight ends sidelined
A report late last week indicated that Rams linebacker Myles Garrett was on track to practice this week, but that turned out to be off base. Rams head coach Sean McVay told reporters on Wednesday that Garrett will not be on the practice field at all ahead of Sunday’s game against the Chargers. That will be the seventh straight game that Garrett has missed since having knee surgery in the wake of a Week 1 loss to the 49ers. McVay said that Garrett has not had a setback, but that he remains week-to-week when it comes to returning to action. The Rams face the Commanders and Cardinals on the road before a bye in Week 11. McVay also said that tight end Terrance Ferguson will not return to practice this week. Ferguson has missed the last month with an ankle injury
Tyler Higbee has increased volume and is a good option as a fantasy starter at the tight end position for Week 7
Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee has taken on an expanded role lately, and his production could continue to climb in Week 7 against the Las Vegas Raiders. Higbee has an opportunity to step up as quarterback Matthew Stafford's favorite target with Davante Adams (hamstring) sidelined and Puka Nacua (calf) questionable after missing Friday's practice. The veteran tight end had already been handling a larger role lately with Terrance Ferguson (ankle) on injured reserve, so the wide receiver injuries should only allow his volume to increase. This is a very favorable matchup for Higbee to handle more targets, too, as the Raiders have surrendered the third-most catches, third-most touchdowns, and fourth-most fantasy points to tight ends in 2026. Yet, Higbee remains available on the waiver wire in a whopping 78% of leagues. Managers dealing with tight end bye weeks, injuries, or poor production can instantly upgrade at the position by streaming Higbee for Week 7
Drops: Terrance Ferguson
Adds: Terrance Ferguson
Terrance Ferguson remains on IR, delaying his return to practice and impacting the Rams’ tight end depth for the season
The Rams placed tight end Terrance Ferguson on injured reserve with an ankle injury on Oct. 2
Adds: Terrance Ferguson
Los Angeles Rams tight end Terrance Ferguson (ankle) is not expected to be ready for Week 8 as he remains on Injured Reserve, according to Adam Schefter. Ferguson's recovery is described as taking "some time," which is a setback for the 2-4 Rams and fantasy managers. He has been out since Week 3, catching 7 of 12 targets for 63 yards and a touchdown in his first three games this season
Terrance Ferguson expected to have a big role in Rams' passing attack after Davante Adams' injury
Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee has caught 24 of his 29 targets through six weeks in 2026 for 246 yards and one touchdown, averaging 10.3 yards per catch. Higbee had his best game of the early season in last week's overtime loss to the Buffalo Bills, when he caught five of his six targets for 83 yards. He was not as productive in Sunday's surprising loss to the division-rival Arizona Cardinals in Week 6, though, catching all four of his targets for 22 yards. The basis for the 33-year-old veteran still being an option off the fantasy football waiver wire going into a Week 7 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders on the road is that fellow TE Terrance Ferguson (ankle) will not be eligible to return from Injured Reserve until Week 8 versus the Los Angeles Chargers. Higbee will have at least one more week to serve as L.A.'s top pass-catching tight end against the Raiders, putting him in play as a TE streamer with bye weeks in full swing. From Weeks 3 through 5, Higbee had at least 62 receiving yards and five receptions. Higbee is rostered in 35% of Yahoo leagues
Adds: Terrance Ferguson
Terrance Ferguson is expected to return from injury soon, making him a stash option for fantasy managers
Terrance Ferguson expected to have minimal stay on Injured Reserve, likely returning in Week 8
Ferguson (ankle) is expected to be ready to return after his four-game stint on injured reserve, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports. Ferguson was placed on injured reserve ahead of Week 4 and will be eligible to return in Week 8 against the Chargers. In the meantime, the Rams will continue to lean on Tyler Higbee as the main pass-catching tight end, with Colby Parkinson (shoulder) and Davis Allen chipping in as block-first assets
Drops: Terrance Ferguson
Tyler Higbee is expected to play a significant role for the Rams in Week 4, but faces a tough matchup against the Eagles
The Rams ruled tight end Terrance Ferguson out for Sunday's game against the Eagles and that won't be the last one that Ferguson misses
Terrance Ferguson placed on IR; Rams add Bachman and Murchison; Donald and Watson sidelined
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