I have him solidly in the second tier of tight ends, along with Evan Engram and Mark Andrews, just behind the elite level of Travis Kelce, George Kittle, and Zach Ertz. Those numbers came even as he continued to do more than his fair share of blocking in the offense. Hopkins.PFF: Rams tight end unit one of the top 5️⃣ in NFL© 2004-2020 CBS Interactive. McVay completely changed his scheme and they’ll stick with itDuring the last five games of last season, Higbee’s stretch as the number one tight end in fantasy coincided with a 16-game pace of 137 catches for 1,670 yards and 6.5 touchdowns. I doubt he’ll be able to hit that mark throughout a full season, but Sean McVay has had high praise for his starting tight end, recently saying, “we’ve got big plans for him. For now though, Higbee will profile as one of the top fantasy options at his position, as he's turned in back-to-back seven-catch, 100-plus-yard receiving efforts while playing at least 90 percent of the Rams' offensive snaps in both of the past two weeks. If I can draft Higbee anywhere after the 8th round, I’ll be thrilled.Rams used 2-TE on the field on 59% of their run plays over their final 7 games last year (17% in first nine games). The 2016 fourth-round pick's late-season play has been a revelation, and he'll face the team he first eclipsed the century mark against, the Cardinals, to close out the season in Week 17.Both Kupp + Woods surpassed 1,000 receiving yards last season, while Higbee set new franchise records. Those numbers came even as he continued to do more than his fair share of blocking in the offense. Is he worth being drafted in 2020 fantasy football leagues?
After this, you’re really just throwing a dart and hoping to hit on upside.There is a large number of vacated targets from the LA offense this season, which means Higbee could be even more involved in the passing game.
1 tight end Sunday against the Cowboys with Gerald Everett (knee/illness) ruled out for a third consecutive game.Considering that Everett has yet to even resume practicing suffering the knee injury in a Nov. 25 loss to Baltimore and is also recovering from a stomach virus, Higbee could be unchallenged for the top spot on the depth chart beyond Week 15. For now though, Higbee will profile as one of the top fantasy options at his position, as he's turned in back-to-back seven-catch, 100-plus-yard receiving efforts while playing at least 90 percent of the Rams' offensive snaps in both of the past two weeks. 2020 Tyler Higbee Fantasy Football Player Profile July 9, 2020 July 9, 2020 - by Jeff Krisko - Leave a Comment As we gear up to the start of the NFL season, Football Absurdity is going to bring you a comprehensive breakdown of every notable player that will be available in fantasy football drafts .
Rams' Tyler Higbee: Fourth straight 100-yard effort 12/22/2019 • Higbee secured nine of 11 targets for 104 yards in the Rams' 34-31 loss to the 49ers on Saturday.
All Rights Reserved.If you're looking for the next George Kittle, take a gander at Tyler Higbee.
Higbee secured nine of 11 targets for 104 yards in the Rams' 34-31 loss to the 49ers on Saturday.Despite the return to action of Gerald Everett (knee), Higbee still was the clear top option at tight end, outpacing his position mate by 10 targets.
Round 7 might be an aggressive point to reach for Higbee, so bank on waiting until Round 8 to find him, start him and win with him. Rams' Tyler Higbee: Fourth straight 100-yard effort 12/22/2019 • Higbee secured nine of 11 targets for 104 yards in the Rams' 34-31 loss to the 49ers on Saturday. Higbee secured nine of 11 targets for 104 yards in the Rams' 34-31 loss to the 49ers on Saturday.Despite the return to action of Gerald Everett (knee), Higbee still was the clear top option at tight end, outpacing his position mate by 10 targets. It’s also worth noting that a full season of Jalen Ramsey, as well as the additions of Terrell Lewis and Leonard Floyd, should help the Rams improve defensively next year.
Finally given the chance to be a consistent receiving threat in his final five games last year, the bulky-but-swift Rams starter averaged 21 PPR points (12.4 in non-PPR), accruing more Fantasy points than any tight end. The Rams also have Cooper Kupp and Robert Woods entrenched as their top two targets in the passing game.
"https://t.co/jH6N5IquE7 predicts Tyler Higbee will earn his first Pro Bowl nod in 2020 ⤵️Higbee had seven catches (11 targets) for 116 yards in Sunday's 28-12 win over the Seahawks.Gerald Everett (knee) was held out of action yet again, which opened the door for Higbee to go off for 100-plus yards for the second consecutive game. Higbee should have a good chance to maintain his productive ways while facing off against a Cowboys team that allowed the relatively anonymous tight-end duo of J.P. Holtz and Jesper Horsted to combine for seven receptions for 92 yards on seven targets in Week 14.Images by Getty Images and US Presswire"We think he's got a very bright future.