Rams’ Tyler Higbee suffered a serious injury, spitting up blood after leaving playoff game, coach Sean McVay reveals.

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee was hospitalized with a chest injury after leaving Monday’s playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings, coach Sean McVay revealed on Tuesday. Higbee was “spitting up a little bit of blood” when he exited the game at the end of the first quarter, according to the team’s site. Despite his early exit, McVay expressed optimism that Higbee will be ready to play in the team’s divisional round game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Higbee had five catches for 58 yards in Monday’s win, and his impact was felt, as he led the team on the evening.