Higbee (chest) leaves Rams’ win after 5 catches

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Los Angeles Rams veteran tight end Tyler Higbee has been ruled out of the NFC wild card game against the Minnesota Vikings with a chest injury.

Higbee, who had five catches for 58 yards, was the game’s leading receiver at the time of his injury. He was ruled doubtful to return to the game in the second quarter and was downgraded to out at the start of the third.

This was only Higbee’s fourth game this season, as he returned in Week 16 from a torn ACL and MCL, injuries he sustained during the Rams’ loss to the Detroit Lions in the wild card round of the NFC playoffs.

According to ESPN Research, Higbee tied a season-high with five receptions, all in the first quarter on Monday night. In the regular season, Higbee had 13 catches for 124 yards and two touchdowns.

The Rams led 24-3 at halftime.