Rams Beat Vikings, Higbee Injured but Stable

Tyler Higbee, the Los Angeles Rams' tight end, was hospitalized after suffering a chest injury during the team's 27-9 wild-card victory over the Minnesota Vikings. Despite being ruled out for the remainder of the game, head coach Sean McVay reported that Higbee is in stable condition and expects him to play in the upcoming divisional-round matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. Higbee had been a crucial part of the Rams' strategy, leading the team with five catches for 58 yards before his injury. This was only Higbee's fourth game of the season, following his recovery from a torn ACL and MCL sustained in a previous playoff loss. While Higbee's presence is significant for the Rams, they have alternate tight ends like Cody Parkinson, Hunter Long, and Davis Allen ready to step up if needed. The Rams, who have not lost at full strength since their Week 12 defeat by the Eagles, are facing a tight turnaround before the Sunday game.