TEE HIGGINS NEWS

Cleared for playoff opener Higgins (foot) doesn't carry an injury designation ahead of Saturday's playoff game against the Raiders.

Impact Though the wideout was listed as a limited practice participant Wednesday and Thursday, coach Zac Taylor downplayed Higgins' foot issue, confirming that the 2020 second-rounder is slated to play this weekend, per Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic. Higgins was among the key players rested by the Bengals in Week 18, but he's poised to suit up Saturday alongside fellow WRs Ja'Marr Chase and Tyler Boyd and should see his share of targets from QB Joe Burrow in the team's wild-card matchup.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On track to play versus Raiders Coach Zac Taylor relayed Thursday that Higgins (foot) is line to play in Saturday's playoff opener against the Raiders, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.

Impact Higgins popped up on the team's injury report Wednesday, when he was listed as a limited practice participant due to a foot issue. However, Taylor subsequently clarified that the wideout maybe "took one or two less reps than normal," per Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic. The team's upcoming injury report will reveal whether Higgins heads into the weekend with an official injury designation or fully cleared to play Saturday.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals Get Concerning Tee Higgins Injury Update on Wednesday The Cincinnati Bengals started Wild Card practice on Wednesday with a concerning Tee Higgins injury update.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM

Tee Higgins a surprise addition to Bengals playoff injury report 85 got added to the injury report before the big game.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Added to injury report Higgins was listed as a limited participant at Wednesday's practice due to a foot injury, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Impact Higgins practiced fully Tuesday, so it's unclear whether his limitations a day later were maintenance-related or indicated of an in-practice setback. For his part, Ben Baby of ESPN.com noted that Higgins looked fine during the media-access portion of the session, but either way, Thursday's injury report should add a degree of clarity with regard to the wideout's status ahead of Saturday's wild-card game against the Raiders.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Week 18 Higgins (coach's decision) is a healthy inactive for Sunday's game against the Browns, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.

Impact Cincinnati doesn't have much at stake in terms of playoff positioning in the regular-season finale, so Higgins will be one of several key contributors who will sit out or get rest Week 18. Meanwhile, star rookie Ja'Marr Chase is active, but the Bengals may just be looking to have him establish the single-season franchise receiving record -- he enters Sunday's game 12 yards short of the mark -- before having him sit the remainder of the contest. According to Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site, Mike Thomas is the most likely candidate to enter the starting lineup in place of Higgins, who finishes the regular season with 74 catches for 1,091 yards and six touchdowns over 14 appearances.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

The joy of watching Joe Burrow and the Bengals succeed

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JANUARY 4, 2022

Overshadowed by Chase in Week 17 Higgins caught three of five targets for 62 yards in Sunday's 34-31 win over the Chiefs.

Impact After racking up 194 yards and two touchdowns last week, Higgins took a back seat to Ja'Marr Chase, who one-upped him with 266 yards and three touchdowns in this one. Quarterback Joe Burrow has thrown for 971 yards in the past two games, and Higgins should continue to play a prominent role in the high-powered Cincinnati passing attack in Week 18 against the Browns.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Burrow's 39-yard rainbow pass lands into Tee Higgins' basket with precision Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow throws a 39-yard completion on the sideline to wide receiver Tee Higgins.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • NFL.COM

Quiet rise: Bengals' Tee Higgins is the best receiver nobody talks about His teammates get more attention, but the low-key second-year wideout has high-pointed his way to elite status this season.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

All 43.4 points for Tee Higgins in Week 16 ' Fantasy Tracker Watch all 43.4 fantasy points Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins put up against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 16 of the 2021 NFL season.

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • NFL.COM

Next Gen Stats: Joe Burrow's 5 most improbable completions to Tee Higgins ' Week 16 Watch the five most improbable completions between Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and wide receiver Tee Higgins from Week 16 of t...

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • NFL.COM

Bills, Bengals, Titans, Colts leading AFC playoff picture

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DECEMBER 26, 2021

Every catch by Tee Higgins from 194-yard game ' Week 16 Watch every catch by Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins from 194-yard game vs. the Baltimore Ravens in Week 16 of the 2021 NFL sea...

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • NFL.COM

Monstrous output Higgins caught 12 passes for 194 yards and two touchdowns on 13 targets against Baltimore on Sunday.

Impact The Ravens are badly beaten up on defense, most notably playing without their two top corners, but a game as big as this one is still a testament to Higgins' compelling talent, and a reminder that he and fellow wideout Ja'Marr Chase are more of a 1A/1B situation than one with a clear superior. Quarterback Joe Burrow took whatever he wanted against the Ravens, throwing for 525 yards and four touchdowns, and Higgins was his lead target by a good margin. Higgins and the Bengals face the Chiefs in Week 17.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tee Higgins corrals second TD of day on Burrow's 10-yard strike Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins corrals second TD of day on quarterback Joe Burrow's 10-yard strike.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • NFL.COM

Can't-Miss Play: Tee Higgins MOSSES two DBs at once on 52-yard grab Can't-Miss Play: Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins MOSSES two DBs at once on 52-yard grab.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • NFL.COM

Burrow finds Higgins for TD on misdirection route Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow finds wide receiver Tee Higgins for TD on misdirection route.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • NFL.COM

Sees limited opportunities Higgins recorded two receptions on three targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 15-10 win over Denver.

Impact Higgins entered Sunday's game having earned at least seven targets in each of his last three games. However, offensive volume was virtually nonexistent for all Cincinnati skill-position players against Denver, as Joe Burrow took to the air only 22 times. Despite limited opportunities, Higgins still managed to display some big-play ability by ripping off a 17-yard gain early in the first quarter. He should also be in position for a bounce-back effort heading into a Week 16 matchup against a depleted Baltimore secondary.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Practices fully Thursday Higgins (ankle) returned to a full practice Thursday.

Impact As did QB Joe Burrow (finger), which sets the stage for the duo to suit up Sunday against the Broncos. Over his last three games, Higgins has logged a fantasy-friendly 20-366-2 stat line on 29 targets in that span.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as limited Wednesday Higgins (ankle) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice.

Impact Higgins was limited last Thursday and Friday with the same injury before heading into the Bengals' Week 14 game against the 49ers listed as questionable. He was active for the team's overtime loss, playing 50 of the Bengals' 67 snaps on offense and finishing with 100-plus receiving yards for the third straight contest. With no reported setbacks coming out of that game, Higgins' limitations in practice to begin Week 15 are likely maintenance-related.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tops century mark again in OT loss Higgins caught five of seven targets for 114 yards in Sunday's 26-23 overtime loss to the 49ers.

Impact He led the Bengals in receiving yards while tying Ja'Marr Chase in catches, but it was Chase who was on the other end of both of Joe Burrow's TD passes. Higgins has reached triple-digit yardage in three straight games, posting a massive 20-366-2 line on 29 targets over that stretch, but he could have trouble making it four straight in a Week 15 clash with the Broncos.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Active for Week 14 Higgins (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.

Impact As is running back Joe Mixon (illness), which sets the stage for the Bengals to have their core skill players available for Week 14 action. Over his last two outings, Higgins has combined for a fantasy-friendly 15 catches on 22 targets for 252 yards and two TDs.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to suit up Sunday Higgins (ankle) is expected to play Sunday against the 49ers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact The same applies to running back ?Joe Mixon? (illness), and with QB Joe Burrow (finger/knee) already cleared to play, it looks like the Bengals will have their core skill players available for Week 14 action. Official confirmation of Higgins' status is slated to arrive when the team's inactives are posted prior to Sunday's 4:25 ET kickoff.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE