Is Tyler Higbee playing today? (Injury Update, Rams vs. Eagles Betting Effect)

On By Littum

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee was limited to just 23 percent of the team’s offensive snaps in the wild card round against the Minnesota Vikings because of a pectoral injury.

However, Higbee was able to practice this week and is not listed on the Rams’ final injury report ahead of their divisional round clash with the Philadelphia Eagles.

This is good news for Los Angeles, as Higbee was heavily involved in the game plan in the wild card round. Despite playing just 12 total snaps, Higbee was targeted five times by Matthew Stafford, spoiling all five of those looks for 58 yards.

It was easily his best start in a game since returning from a torn ACL late in the regular season, Higbee played in only three regular season games for Los Angeles, catching eight of his 12 targets for 66 yards and two scores . He did not play more than 41 percent of the team’s snaps in any of those games.

Now the Rams are hoping Higbee can help open up their offense against a tough Philly defense on Sunday.

Here’s a look at how you can bet on him in the plug market in the divisional round.

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook.

Tyler Higbee OVER 3.5 receptions (+125)

While this may seem like a no-brainer, as Higbee caught five passes in just 12 snaps, there’s a reason his reception props are on the plus side.

First of all, the Eagles allowed the fourth-fewest receptions to tight ends during the regular season. Second, it is expected to be very cold and potentially snowy during the Eagles-Rams game, which could make throwing the football difficult.

Still, I think there is some value at +125 for Higbee to handle this plug. He had four catches in Week 18 (even though Matthew Stafford didn’t play) before turning in the five-catch performance in the wild card round.

With Cooper Kupp looking like an afterthought in this offense, I wouldn’t be shocked if Higbee is second – behind Puka Nacua – in goals this week.

Odds are updated regularly and are subject to change.

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