Rams’ Tyler Higbee Scores Go-Ahead TD in 19-9 Win Over Jets
Tyler Higbee’s Season Debut
Tyler Higbee waited nearly a year for this moment. And once the Los Angeles Rams tight end had the ball in his hands, he wasn’t letting anyone stop him from getting into the end zone.
The Game-Tying Score
With the game tied against the New York Jets early in the fourth quarter Sunday, Higbee caught a short pass from Matthew Stafford, rumbled down the sideline and dived over the goal line for a go-ahead 11-yard score in the Rams’ 19-9 victory.
Higbee’s Reaction
"I didn’t know I was going to have to jump," said Higbee, who made his season debut after tearing the ACL and MCL in his right knee in the playoffs last January. "I met a lot of guys at the pylon and I lowered my shoulder trying to get in there. Then I saw a little opening and thought I’d take it."
The Winning Score
It was — and it turned out to be the winning score as the Rams (9-6) got their fourth straight victory and maintained their spot atop the NFC West standings after a slow start against the Jets (4-11) on a day when it was a frosty 23 degrees (minus-5 Celsius) at kickoff.
Rams’ Defense Shines
But Los Angeles’ defense, which struggled most of the game against Rodgers and New York’s offense, came up with a momentum-turning play. After Joshua Karty tied it at 9 with a 38-yard field goal, Kam Curl sacked Rodgers on a blitz and forced a fumble that Jared Verse recovered at the Jets 21.
Stafford’s Praise for Higbee
"Just happy for him to get out there and play," Stafford said. "And to be able to cap it off with a touchdown with a great effort at the end, it was awesome."
Injuries
- Jets DL Quinnen Williams tested out his injured hamstring a few hours before the game, but was scratched.
- CB Sauce Gardner sat out the second half with a hamstring injury.
- Tony Adams injured an ankle in the third quarter.
- Rookie LT Olu Fashanu hurt his left foot midway through the fourth quarter and was on crutches after the game.
Up Next
- Rams: Host the NFC West-rival Arizona Cardinals next Saturday night.
- Jets: Head to Buffalo to take on the AFC East-rival Bills next Sunday.
Conclusion
The Rams’ victory was a testament to their resilience and determination, as they overcame a slow start to secure their fourth straight win. Tyler Higbee’s season debut was a highlight of the game, and his go-ahead touchdown proved to be the difference-maker.
FAQs
Q: What was the final score of the game?
A: The Rams won 19-9.
Q: Who scored the go-ahead touchdown for the Rams?
A: Tyler Higbee caught an 11-yard pass from Matthew Stafford and ran it in for the score.
Q: What was the significance of Higbee’s touchdown?
A: It was the winning score and marked Higbee’s season debut after recovering from a knee injury.
Q: Who led the Jets’ offense?
A: Aaron Rodgers was 28 of 42 for 256 yards and a touchdown to Davante Adams.
