NFL Week 2: Top 5 Fantasy Football Players to Target From Los Angeles Rams

Aug 13, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker James Morris (40) and Dallas Cowboys cornerback Josh Thomas (26) tackle Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (89) during the third quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

5. Tyler Higbee

After selecting Tyler Higbee in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft, the Rams hope the rookie tight end turns out to be one of the biggest steals from this year’s class. The former Western Kentucky star saw his draft stock take a hit due to an arrest in April, but Los Angeles felt confident enough to take the risk on Higbee.

When looking at the eight touchdowns he caught as a senior, it’s easy to understand why the Rams want things to work out with Higbee as an effective pass-catching tight end. Despite having one of the league’s top running backs in Todd Gurley, the passing game was flat-out awful for Los Angeles in 2015, and Higbee finds himself in the perfect opportunity to make an immediate impact as a rookie.

Higbee only caught one pass for two yards against the San Francisco 49ers, but it should also be noted he was targeted four times. With the Seahawks focusing most of their attention on other players like Gurley and Tavon Austin, the opportunities should be there for Higbee in the passing game.

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5. Tyler Higbee

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