With Tyler Higbee spitting up blood, Rams’ tight ends stepped up in playoff win

Early in the Rams’ 27-9 wild-card playoff victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Monday, it felt like tight end Tyler Higbee was trying to carry his team to victory single-handedly. He caught five passes in the first quarter for 58 yards and three first downs, accentuating each of them with an arm-waving celebration.
But a hit to his chest at the end of the quarter ended Higbee’s night. He still led the team in receiving for the night despite the abrupt exit, but he had to follow the