SUMMARY
- Tyler Higbee suffered a lower-body injury during the Wild Card Game against the Detroit Lions.
- The Rams fear that Higbee may have suffered a torn ACL, and an MRI will be conducted to confirm the extent of the injury.
Los Angeles Ram’s, Tyler Higbee was inflicted with a lower-body injury apparently, in the fourth quarter of their match against the Detroit Lions. Late in the fourth quarter, Higbee was hit by Kerby Joseph of the Lions. Consequently, Tyler landed on his turf and got injured. He immediately left the game thereafter. As the Rams approached the shore, their boat started to sink in.
In a hope to win the playoffs against the Lions, they were struck aghast when their key play-maker had to quit mid-game. ASPN has reported that it is believed by the Rams that Higbee might have suffered a torn ACL. An MRI will be done to confirm the tight end’s present state. If the ligament is torn then Higbee might have to end his season soon and get into an operation theatre for surgery.
Tyler Higbee takes a nasty hit low to his knees. #LARvsDET pic.twitter.com/eodwdFaa88
— Rate the Refs App (@Rate_the_Refs) January 15, 2024
The recovery period for the same ranges from eight to nine months. In light of these recent events, Higbee is likely to lose his offseason training camps and OTAs. Tyler Higbee was drafted into NFL with the Rams in the year 2016. In 2023 he signed a two-year expansion with the same team. Higbee commenced all 17 games for the Rams in 2022.
He made his career-high 72 receptions He is currently the franchise’s record holder for the highest touchdown receptions for a tight end. He also accounted for receiving yards past 3000. The year 2022 was indeed a winning streak for Tyler and the Rams.
How did Tyler Higbee get injured in his match against the Detroit Lions?
NFL fans have expressed their malaise on Kerby Joseph for landing a dirty hit on the Rams’ tight end during the Wild Card Clash. The attack on Higbee came in the last portion of the fourth quarter of the game against the Lions on December 14, 2024. Matthew Stafford passed the bowl to Tyler. Tyler received it and started juggling. Consequently, Kerby tackled him on his knees.
Tyler landed on his shoulders after losing control. It hyperextended his calf muscles and knees and the player was in immediate pain. The attack is accepted to not be an illegal one. Even Matthew Stafford who is known for his calm and composed nature confronted Kerby. With this Ram lost the match against the Detroit Lions with a score of 23-24.
Get this thug out the league
— boujee ✟ (@BoujeeOp) January 15, 2024
Even the Rams’ fans have left no stone unturned to scrutinize Kerby. Many commented on ‘X‘ regarding the incident that proved to be a crucial loss for Tyler Higbee. This was indeed a dirty game strategy that the Lions had opted for. This would also risk Tyler’s presence in the 2024 season as the recovery time for the same is quite high.