Fantasy Player Profile Tee Higgins
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- WR #5
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TeeHiggins
- QQuestionable
- Manager: FA
@TEN: #29 vs opposing WR - 49.47 FPA
| Rushing | Receiving | Fum | Fantasy | ||||
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| Wk | Opp | Yds | TD | Yds | TD | Lost | Pts |
| 1 | @CLE, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 2 | BAL, | - | - | 89 | 2 | - | 28.90 |
| 3 | LA, | - | - | 21 | - | - | 4.10 |
| 4 | @TEN, | - | - | 19 | - | - | 3.90 |
| 5 | @ARI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 6 | SEA, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 7 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 8 | @SF, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 9 | BUF, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 10 | HOU, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | @BAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 12 | PIT, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 13 | @JAX, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 14 | IND, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | MIN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | @PIT, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | @KC, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 18 | CLE, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
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- 228.90
- 34.10
- 43.90
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Reportedly has rib fracture
Higgins suffered a rib fracture in Sunday's 27-3 loss to the Titans that could cause the wideout to miss some time, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Look for added context regarding Higgins' status to arrive in the coming days, but the wideout's availability for next Sunday's game against the Cardinals could be impacted by his rib injury. If Higgins is out or limited next weekend, Trenton Irwin and Andrei Iosivas would be in line to see added snaps behind Ja'Marr Chase and Tyler Boyd.
Published: Sun, Oct 1 at 2:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Injures ribs Sunday
Higgins won't return to Sunday's game against the Titans due to a rib injury.
Analysis: Prior to being forced out of the contest, Higgins caught two of his four targets for 19 yards. In his absence, Trenton Irwin and Andrei Iosivas are candidates to see added WR snaps behind Ja'Marr Chase and Tyler Boyd.
Published: Sun, Oct 1 at 11:54am by Rotowire.com
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Down game on MNF
Higgins was held to two receptions (on eight targets) for 21 yards in Monday's 19-16 win over the Rams.
Analysis: Higgins was unable to build off of his monster two-score game from Week 2 against the Ravens, instead reverting to his Week 1 form, when he posted a bagel on eight targets. The 24-year-old was able to grab two of his eight targets this time around, but he still harbors an ugly 36 percent catch rate through three games. Joe Burrow (calf) has been limited by injury to begin the season, and it has clearly affected the rhythm between him and his top targets. Until the franchise quarterback starts…read more
Published: Mon, Sep 25 at 10:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Big rebound in Week 2
Higgins had eight catches for 89 yards and two touchdowns in the Bengals' Week 12 loss to the Ravens.
Analysis: After getting shut out last week, Higgins led the Bengals' receiving corps in catches, yards and targets, taking advantage of the absence of the Ravens' Marlon Humphrey. Higgins and the Bengals next face the Rams on Monday night.
Published: Sun, Sep 17 at 4:56pm by Rotowire.com
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No catches in season opener
Higgins finished without a catch on eight targets in Sunday's 24-3 loss to the Browns.
Analysis: After failing to work out a contract extension with the Bengals prior to the season, Higgins started this potential contract year with a goose egg. Higgins was blanked on three first-half targets as Joe Burrow threw for just 36 yards and the Bengals took a 10-0 deficit into the locker room. Things didn't get any better after halftime, as Burrow finished with just 82 yards and Higgins remained catch-less. Higgins topped 1,000 yards in each of the previous two seasons, so he's likely to shake off…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 10 at 2:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Not close on contract extension
Higgins and the Bengals are "not close" on a long-term contract extension, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: Unless something "shocking" happens in the next 24 hours, Higgins is not expected to have a new deal prior to Week 1. Higgins has already stated he plans to play with or without a new deal as he enters the final year of his rookie contract. Higgins is not listed on the injury report and will bookend Ja'Marr Chase against the Browns on Sunday.
Published: Fri, Sep 8 at 10:31am by Rotowire.com
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Back practicing
Higgins returned to practice Wednesday with a compression sleeve on his right leg, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Higgins is back on the field in full pads after an awkward landing that occurred Monday. Despite the compression sleeve, there are no indications at this point that the 2020 second-round pick is still dealing with any lingering injury. It's also possible that some of Higgins' precautionary absences are related to the mutual hope between he and Cincinnati that a long-term extension can be worked out prior to the start of the regular season.
Published: Wed, Aug 16 at 11:58am by Rotowire.com
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Sitting out some drills
Higgins has sat out some of the Bengals' full-team drills during this training camp as a precaution Sports Illustrated's James Rapien reports.
Analysis: The Bengals and Higgins are still hoping to come to terms on a long-term deal before the season begins, which might explain why he and the Bengals are taking extra precautions this summer. It's possible that he sits out of all three preseason games.
Published: Mon, Aug 14 at 11:46pm by Rotowire.com
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Team hoping for deal before season
The Bengals are hoping to agree to an extension with Higgins prior to the start of the 2023 regular season, James Rapien of SI.com reports.
Analysis: Extending Higgins is viewed as a greater priority than doing so with DJ Reader or Chidobe Awuzie. The Bengals still are hoping to go into this season with long-term contracts in place for both Joe Burrow (calf) and Higgins. The Burrow-to-Higgins connection has been among the NFL's most effective since the quarterback and receiver came into the league in 2020, as Higgins has compiled 3,028 receiving yards and 19 touchdowns heading into the fourth and final year of his rookie contract.
Published: Mon, Aug 7 at 10:17am by Rotowire.com
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Present for voluntary workouts
Higgins took part in the Bengals' voluntary offseason workout Wednesday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Prominent players in contract years often skip the voluntary portions of offseason programs and sometimes the mandatory parts as well. Higgins' decision to do otherwise in the final year of his rookie deal suggests he's optimistic about signing an extension or doesn't mind playing out the season without one. He's been mentioned in trade rumors for a while due to the expectation of quarterback Joe Burrow and receiver Ja'Marr Chase signing extensions that take up a big chunk of Cincinnati's…read more
Published: Wed, Apr 26 at 10:09am by Rotowire.com
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Scores TD in championship game loss
Higgins caught six of 11 targets for 83 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 23-20 AFC Championship Game loss to the Chiefs.
Analysis: Higgins played second fiddle to Ja'Marr Chase in Cincinnati's previous two playoff games, but the former led the team in both targets and receiving yards in this hotly contested AFC title matchup. His biggest play was a 27-yard touchdown, which tied the score at 13 apiece in the third quarter. Higgins recorded his second consecutive 1,000-yard regular season before adding 148 yards and one touchdown across three postseason contests. The 24-year-old wide receiver has established himself as a key…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 29 at 7:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Just three catches
Higgins caught three of four targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 27-10 win over the Bills in the AFC divisional round.
Analysis: Higgins had another quiet outing by his standards, as he's now totaled just seven grabs for 65 yards through Cincinnati's first two playoff games. To his credit, though, Higgins drew an important defensive pass-interference call on a third down to begin the fourth quarter, ultimately helping the Bengals extend their lead. After Sunday's victory, Higgins will next face the Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game. Against Kansas City in Week 13 of the regular season, Higgins caught three passes for…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 22 at 3:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Modest production in playoff win
Higgins caught four of six targets for 37 yards and added a two-point conversion in Sunday's 24-17 wild-card round win over the Ravens.
Analysis: Higgins was kept in check by the Ravens again but got free for a two-point conversion to put Cincinnati up 17-10 in the third quarter. He had the same number of targets and catches as tight end Hayden Hurst, while Ja'Marr Chase led all Bengals pass catchers with nine catches for 84 yards and a touchdown on 12 targets. Higgins will look to raise his game against the Bills in the AFC divisional round.
Published: Sun, Jan 15 at 8:56pm by Rotowire.com
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Full practice Thursday
Higgins (illness) returned to a full practice Thursday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: After missing Wednesday's practice, Higgins' return to all activity Thursday paves the way for the wideout to be available for Sunday's playoff opener against the Ravens. Higgins is coming off a one-catch effort in the Bengals' Week 18 win over Baltimore, but he's a bounce-back candidate this weekend, given that he averaged 4.6 catches and 64.3 receiving yards while recording seven TDs over the course of 16 regular-season outings.
Published: Thu, Jan 12 at 1:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Back at practice
Higgins (illness) returned to practice Thursday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: Higgins sat out Wednesday's session, but his return to the field a day later puts him on track to suit up for Sunday night's playoff game against the Ravens. The Bengals' upcoming injury report is slated to clarify Higgins' official participation level in his return to on-field work.
Published: Thu, Jan 12 at 10:41am by Rotowire.com
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Misses practice Wednesday
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said Higgins didn't practice Wednesday due to an illness, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: Higgins now has two more chances to practice as Sunday's wild-card round matchup against the Ravens approaches, but the wideout's absence from Wednesday's session makes his status work tracking. He's coming off a quiet effort in the Bengals' 27-16 win over Baltimore this past Sunday, when he caught just one of his seven targets for seven yards.
Published: Wed, Jan 11 at 1:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Not seen at practice
Higgins doesn't appear to be practicing Wednesday, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Higgins dealt with a concussion, toe injury and an ankle sprain in the first half of the season and a hamstring injury for the first three weeks of December. The Bengals' practice report Wednesday should reveal if Higgins' absence is due to an aggravation of the hamstring injury or something else.
Published: Wed, Jan 11 at 11:42am by Rotowire.com
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Struggles in Week 18
Higgins recorded one catch on seven targets for seven yards in Sunday's 27-16 win over the Ravens.
Analysis: Higgins finished tied for second on the team in targets with Tyler Boyd, though he struggled to get on the same page with Joe Burrow. Higgins had a particularly inconsistent close to the regular season, as he had three games with at least 100 receiving yards but also had 35 or fewer yards in four other contests. Despite the poor close to the regular season, Higgins will likely remain one of Burrow's most targeted pass catchers during Cincinnati's postseason run.
Published: Sun, Jan 8 at 3:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Excels in plus matchup
Higgins had eight catches for 128 yards and a touchdown on nine targets in Saturday's win over the Patriots.
Analysis: Higgins was featured early and often as the Bengals jumped out to a 22-0 lead at halftime, but the Bengals looked his way a lot less frequently in the second half. On multiple occasions, Higgins drew Marcus Jones in single coverage and was able to post him up successfully. The TD catch was Higgins' fourth over the past five games.
Published: Sat, Dec 24 at 9:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs full practice
Higgins (hamstring) was a full practice participant Wednesday, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Listed as a limited participant the day before, Higgins now appears locked in for Saturday's game in New England, though his hamstring injury has already caused a few anxious moments for fantasy managers this month. He played 80 percent of offensive snaps in this past Sunday's 34-23 win over Tampa Bay, catching five of eight targets for 33 yards and a touchdown.
Published: Wed, Dec 21 at 2:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Listed as limited
Higgins (hamstring) is listed as a limited participant on Tuesday's practice report estimate, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Higgins was present for the walkthrough with Cincinnati on a short week ahead of Saturday's game against the Patriots. His recovery from a hamstring injury has been an adventure in the second half of the season, but Higgins was able to handle 80 percent of the snaps and eight targets, leading to a 5-33-1 receiving line, in Sunday's 34-23 win over Tampa Bay. A similar workload this Saturday wouldn't come as any surprise.
Published: Tue, Dec 20 at 2:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Bounces back with TD
Higgins (hamstring) caught five of eight targets for 33 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-23 win over Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Higgins was able to suit up after lasting just one snap before injuring his hamstring in Week 14. The third-year standout didn't suffer any setbacks in his return and rewarded fantasy managers with his sixth score of the season. The Bengals will take on the Patriots, who are notorious for shading extra coverage towards the opposing team's top wideout (Ja'Marr Chase in this case), in Week 16. With that in mind, Higgins could be asked to take on more than his usual No. 2 wideout duties if Chase…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 18 at 6:58pm by Rotowire.com
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Suits up Sunday
Higgins (hamstring) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: As is fellow wideout Tyler Boyd (finger), which is good news for Cincinnati's Week 15 passing attack, with top tight end Hayden Hurst (calf) unavailable. Higgins was limited to just one snap in Week 14 due to his hamstring issue, but after being limited at practice Wednesday and Thursday, the 2020 second-rounder was listed as a full participant Friday. That practice pattern suggests he has a chance of seeing closer to his normal workload this time around, in the absence of any in-game setbacks.
Published: Sun, Dec 18 at 12:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Expected to face Buccaneers
Higgins (hamstring), who is listed as questionable, is expected to suit up for Sunday's contest against the Buccaneers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Higgins and fellow wideout Tyler Boyd (finger) are both expected to be available Sunday, though top tight end Hayden Hurst (calf) is ruled out. After Higgins was limited to just one snap Week 14 due to his hamstring issue, however, fantasy managers will still want to monitor his official status when Cincinnati's inactive list is revealed 90 minutes ahead of Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff.
Published: Sun, Dec 18 at 3:23am by Rotowire.com
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Practices fully, listed as questionable
Higgins (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers after being listed as a full practice participant Friday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The same applies to Tyler Boyd (finger), which makes the duo's status worth confirming ahead of Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. That said, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site notes that there is optimism from coach Zac Taylor, as well as the wideouts, that both Higgins and Boyd will be active this weekend.
Published: Fri, Dec 16 at 11:08am by Rotowire.com
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Expects to play Sunday
Higgins (hamstring) noted Friday that he expects to play Sunday against the Buccaneers, Andrew Gillis of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Analysis: Meanwhile, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site relays that in reference to the Week 15 statuses of both Higgins and Tyler Boyd (finger), coach Zac Taylor indicated that he "feel(s) good about it." Friday's final injury report will clarify whether one or both of the wideouts head into the weekend with injury designations.
Published: Fri, Dec 16 at 9:51am by Rotowire.com
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Another limited practice
Higgins (hamstring) remained limited at practice Thursday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: As did Tyler Boyd (finger), which gives both wideouts a chance to play Sunday against the Buccaneers. Higgins, who was limited to just one snap Week 14 due to his hamstring issue, likely will need to practice fully Friday, however, in order to avoid a Week 15 injury designation.
Published: Thu, Dec 15 at 1:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs limited practice
Higgins (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: Tyler Boyd (finger) also was limited, with head coach Zac Taylor having previously noted that the two receivers are viewed as day-to-day ahead of Sunday's game at Tampa Bay, per Conway. Higgins' hamstring issue limited him to just one snap in the Week 14 win over the Browns, while Boyd suffered a dislocated finger in that contest and played just two snaps.
Published: Wed, Dec 14 at 2:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Considered day-to-day
Coach Zac Taylor said Monday that Higgins (hamstring) is day-to-day, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Higgins played just one offensive snap Week 14 due to a right hamstring issue that he aggravated during pregame warmups. Tyler Boyd (finger) also suffered an injury Sunday, and both wideouts now are considered day-to-day. Given Taylor's comments, fantasy mangers will have to monitor the Bengals' practice reports throughout Week 15 prep for further clarity on which wideouts will be available Sunday against Tampa Bay.
Published: Mon, Dec 12 at 12:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Hamstring being evaluated
Higgins (hamstring) is undergoing further medical evaluation Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Higgins suffered a right hamstring injury during warmups prior to kickoff of Sunday's win over the Browns. The Bengals' initial hope is that Higgins avoided a severe issue. Meanwhile, Tyler Boyd reportedly is in danger of missing one or two games due to a dislocated finger, testing Cincinnati's depth at wideout Week 15 against Tampa Bay.
Published: Mon, Dec 12 at 7:22am by Rotowire.com
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Injured in warmups
Higgins aggravated his hamstring injury in warmups, according to Bengals coach Zac Taylor in his postgame press conference, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: Higgins' absence in the game had a pronounced effect on the Bengals' offense early in the win over the Browns, and it was naturally devastating for fantasy managers who'd relied on the fact he'd been removed from the injury report heading into the weekend.
Published: Sun, Dec 11 at 1:21pm by Rotowire.com
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Exits game with hamstring injury
Higgins was forced out of Sunday's game against the Browns with a right hamstring injury.
Analysis: Prior to the team's announcement that he was dealing with a hamstring injury, Higgins did not catch a pass. The wideout was limited at practice by a hamstring issue leading up to Sunday's contest, so it's possible that he suffered a setback versus Cleveland.
Published: Sun, Dec 11 at 11:04am by Rotowire.com
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No injury designation for Week 14
Higgins (hamstring) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Browns.
Analysis: Higgins was limited in practices Thursday and Friday, but he isn't in danger of sitting out. He'll face a Browns team that blew out the Bengals back in Week 8, though Higgins scored one of his five touchdowns this season in that loss.
Published: Fri, Dec 9 at 12:28pm by Rotowire.com
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Expected to play Sunday
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said Friday that Higgins (hamstring) is expected to play Sunday against the Browns, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Per Baby, Higgins was in uniform for Friday's walk-through session after being limited in practice Thursday due to a hamstring injury. The Bengals' upcoming practice report will reveal whether Higgins heads into the weekend with an official injury designation or if he's fully cleared to play against Cleveland.
Published: Fri, Dec 9 at 9:43am by Rotowire.com
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Added to injury report
Higgins (hamstring) was listed as limited at practice Thursday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Higgins practiced fully Wednesday, so his addition to the Bengals' injury report is notable and could be indicative of an in-practice setback Thursday. Added context regarding Higgins' status for Sunday's game against the Browns will arrive no later than Friday, but if he ends up out or limited this weekend, Trenton Irwin would be a candidate to see added snaps Week 14 alongside Ja'Marr Chase and Tyler Boyd.
Published: Thu, Dec 8 at 1:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Three catches in big victory
Higgins was held to three catches for 35 yards in Sunday's win over the Chiefs, but two of them were among the biggest in the game. He scored the Bengals' second touchdown of the contest on his first catch and recorded the final catch of the game with a 14-yard reception that converted a third-and-11 in the fourth quarter, leading to two kneel-downs to end the contest.
Analysis: Higgins officially had only five targets but was targeted on a penalty against the Chiefs and on another occasion was targeted in the end zone only for the Bengals to get called for a penalty away from the ball. Now that Ja'Marr Chase is back, opposing defenses will have to decide where to shift their coverage, meaning there could still be weeks when Higgins goes off.
Published: Sun, Dec 4 at 6:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Another huge day
Higgins had seven catches for 114 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's win over the Titans.
Analysis: Higgins and Joe Burrow found multiple occasions where Higgins had man-to-man coverage on the outside and exploited it. Both the go-ahead touchdown and a subsequent big play on the game-clinching drive were under those conditions. Higgins likely will get teammate Ja'Marr Chase (hip) back next weekend against the Chiefs, but he's demonstrating that he is a No. 1 receiver and will likely get paid as such this offseason.
Published: Sun, Nov 27 at 2:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Season-high yardage performance
Higgins caught nine passes for 148 yards on 13 targets in Sunday's win over the Steelers.
Analysis: Higgins took a quarter to warm up, but once he got going he was nearly impossible for the Steelers to stop. He briefly left the game after landing hard on his hip right before halftime, but he returned and played well in the second half.
Published: Sun, Nov 20 at 5:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Quiet again in absence of Chase
Higgins recorded seven receptions on eight targets for 60 yards in Sunday's 42-21 win over the Panthers.
Analysis: Higgins had a relatively strong performance in the sense that he commanded eight targets on Joe Burrow's 28 pass attempts, and he also led the team in targets, receptions and yards. However, Joe Mixon accounted for five of Cincinnati's touchdowns on the day, leaving Higgins without the chance to reach the end zone. In addition, Cincinnati had a 35-0 lead at halftime, limiting passing volume in the final two quarters. While neither stat line is necessarily an indication of Higgins' quality of…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 6 at 3:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Late TD saves forgettable night
Higgins caught three of six targets for 49 yards and a touchdown in Monday's 32-13 loss to the Browns.
Analysis: Increased defensive attention in Ja'Marr Chase's (hip) absence gave Higgins trouble in the first half, as he caught only two of five targets for eight yards. He wasn't thrown to again until the Bengals were trailing 32-6 in the fourth quarter, but Higgins salvaged his fantasy night with a 41-yard touchdown catch on his only target of the second half. Higgins' ability to win jump balls downfield gives him a high ceiling week in and week out, and he'll likely see more consistent usage as Joe…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 31 at 8:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Looks like new top target
Higgins is expected to step in as the Bengals' top target in the passing game with Ja'Marr Chase (hip) likely to be sidelined for 4-to-6 weeks, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: Chase's expected absence creates a major void in the Cincinnati passing game, as he had been averaging a robust 10.6 targets per game through the first seven weeks of the season. Higgins (6.3 TPG), Tyler Boyd (5.4 TPG) and Hayden Hurst (5.6 TPG) had already seen a fair amount of looks in the passing attack as well, but all three players should see their respective fantasy outlooks improve while the Bengals aim to replace Chase's production. Even while Chase was healthy, Higgins already shaped…read more
Published: Thu, Oct 27 at 1:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes most of limited opportunities
Higgins recorded five receptions on seven targets for 93 yards in Sunday's 25-17 win over the Falcons.
Analysis: Higgins finished fourth on the team in targets but was plenty efficient with his opportunity. Three of his five receptions went for more than 20 yards, and he narrowly missed on a bigger performance after being tackled at the one-yard line midway through the third quarter. After a few games being hobbled by an ankle injury, Higgins looked to be closer to full strength -- a good sign for his potential production moving forward.
Published: Sun, Oct 23 at 5:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Full practice Thursday
Higgins (ankle) practiced fully Thursday, Athletic writer Jay Morrison reports.
Analysis: Higgins' return to full practice participation is an encouraging development as he tries to shake his lingering ankle issue, and perhaps this marks his full or nearly full recovery from the injury. Higgins should look more like his usual self against Atlanta on Sunday.
Published: Thu, Oct 20 at 1:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited at practice
Higgins (ankle) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Higgins played 86 percent of snaps in Sunday's win over the Saints and caught six of 10 targets for 47 yards. He thus seems likely to handle a full workload this Sunday against the Falcons, having seen seven or more targets in each of his four full games this season. He's left early with injuries in Cincinnati's other two games.
Published: Wed, Oct 19 at 1:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Commands 10 targets Sunday
Higgins (ankle) had six receptions (10 targets) for 47 yards in Sunday's 30-26 win over the Saints.
Analysis: Higgins was a game-time decision after injuring his ankle early in last week's loss to Baltimore, so it was encouraging to see him start and finish this contest. The 23-year-old couldn't match teammate Ja'Marr Chase's monster fantasy line (7/132/2), but Higgins churned out a solid game considering his health status coming into the contest. A healthy Higgins could feast on a bottom-five ranked Falcons defense next Sunday.
Published: Sun, Oct 16 at 3:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Cleared to play Sunday
Higgins (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Saints.
Analysis: Considered a true game-time decision leading up to Sunday after managing just one limited practice this week due to the ankle injury he aggravated in the Bengals' Oct. 9 loss to the Ravens, Higgins received the green light to play after he looked to be moving around well in pregame warmups, per Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer. Though the Bengals haven't indicated that Higgins will be on any sort of limited snap count, fantasy managers should keep expectations for the wideout in check…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 16 at 8:41am by Rotowire.com
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Considered game-time decision
Higgins (ankle), who is officially questionable for Sunday's contest against the Saints, is viewed as a game-time decision, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: The Bengals won't make a decision about Higgins' status before monitoring him in pregame workouts, so fantasy managers likely won't get confirmation about his availability until the team releases its inactive list 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff. The wideout was listed as a limited participant at Friday's practice after missing sessions Wednesday and Thursday with the sprained ankle.
Published: Sun, Oct 16 at 2:41am by Rotowire.com
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Questionable for Sunday's game
Higgins (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints after practicing Friday on a limited basis.
Analysis: Per Jay Morrison of The Athletic, Higgins profiles as a game-time decision for the contest, but fortunately for those considering the wideout in Week 6 fantasy lineups, the Bengals kick off among the early wave of games at 1 p.m. ET. If Higgins is out or limited this weekend, Mike Thomas would be in line to see added snaps versus New Orleans alongside Ja'Marr Chase and Tyler Boyd.
Published: Fri, Oct 14 at 12:41pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs limited practice
Higgins (ankle), who returned to practice Friday as a limited participant, is considered day-to-day ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: Per Conway, Higgins could end up being a game-time decision for the contest. With that in mind, the Bengals will likely list the wideout as questionable for Sunday's game, which kicks off at 1 p.m. ET.
Published: Fri, Oct 14 at 9:53am by Rotowire.com
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Spotted at practice Friday
Higgins (ankle) was present for Friday's practice, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.
Analysis: After not practicing both Wednesday and Thursday, Higgins' return to the field Friday is a step in the right direction. The Bengals' upcoming injury report will clarify the wideout's participation level and injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints.
Published: Fri, Oct 14 at 8:26am by Rotowire.com
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Not practicing Thursday
Higgins (ankle) wasn't in uniform for Thursday's practice, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The report notes that the wideout headed to the rehab field Thursday, so Higgins now is destined to be listed as a non-participant at practice for the second day in a row. He'll have one more chance to practice in advance of Sunday's game against the Saints, but unless Higgins is able to log a full practice Friday, he figures to head into the weekend with a Week 6 injury designation.
Published: Thu, Oct 13 at 10:48am by Rotowire.com
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Sits out practice after all
Higgins (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: An earlier report suggested Higgins should practice in some capacity Wednesday, but he'll start the week as a non-participant following his early exit from a 19-17 loss in Baltimore this past Sunday. A return to practice Thursday or Friday would give Higgins a shot to suit up in New Orleans this Sunday, with Mike Thomas on hand to fill in if that doesn't happen.
Published: Wed, Oct 12 at 1:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Will be limited Wednesday
Higgins (ankle) is in line to practice in a limited fashion Wednesday, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: Higgins was limited to 10 snaps on offense in Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Ravens after aggravating an ankle sprain that had limited him in practice last week. Given that the wideout is slated to practice Wednesday -- albeit in a limited capacity -- Higgins has a chance to play this weekend against the Saints, but he'll need to practice fully by Friday in order to avoid taking an injury designation into Sunday.
Published: Wed, Oct 12 at 10:15am by Rotowire.com
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Called day-to-day
Coach Zac Taylor said Monday that Higgins (ankle) is day-to-day, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.
Analysis: Higgins aggravated an existing ankle sprain during Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Ravens, in which he played just 10 snaps. It's encouraging that the standout receiver was able to avoid a severe injury, but it remains to be seen whether Higgins will be able to suit up versus the Saints in Week 6. His status on Wednesday's first official practice report of the week will be illuminating.
Published: Mon, Oct 10 at 11:19am by Rotowire.com
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Aggravates ankle issue Week 5
Higgins, who was on the field for 10 snaps on offense in Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Ravens, aggravated the ankle injury that had limited him in practice leading up to the contest when he was rolled up on during the first half, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Per Morrison, the wideout wasn't able to return to the game after coming off the field during the Bengals' fourth offensive series. Afterward, Higgins downplayed the issue, suggesting that he erred on the side of caution Sunday in order to avoid any further setbacks. With that in mind, Higgins sounds like he hopes to play Week 6 against the Saints, but he'll likely have his practice reps limited in the coming days.
Published: Mon, Oct 10 at 10:55am by Rotowire.com
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Return to SNF questionable
Higgins (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Ravens.
Analysis: Higgins' injury was announced early in the second half, but he spent most of the first half on the sidelines as well and didn't record a catch. He was attempting to tough it out after hurting his ankle in Week 4, but the injury appears to be worse than Higgins and the Bengals initially thought.
Published: Sun, Oct 9 at 7:22pm by Rotowire.com
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Suiting up in Week 5
Higgins (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday night's game against the Ravens.
Analysis: Higgins, who left the Bengals' Week 4 win over the Dolphins briefly due to an ankle issue, was able to return to the contest en route to recording seven catches for 124 yards and a touchdown. Though he was limited at practice this past week, he'll be out there Sunday, and barring any in-game setbacks he's in line to continue to see his share of targets from quarterback Joe Burrow against a Baltimore defense that to date is allowing an NFL-high 315.3 passing yards per outing. Four games into the…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 9 at 3:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Should play Sunday
Higgins (ankle), who is listed as questionable, is expected to play Sunday against the Ravens, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Higgins left the team's Week 4 win over the Dolphins briefly after picking up an ankle injury, but he returned to the contest and finished with seven receptions for 124 yards and one touchdown. Barring a setback, the third-year wideout appears in line to suit up for Sunday's primetime matchup, but fantasy managers should still confirm his status ahead of the 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff.
Published: Sat, Oct 8 at 10:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Status in question for Week 5
Higgins (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Baltimore.
Analysis: During the Bengals' Week 4 win against the Dolphins, Higgins left the game for a spell in the second half to have his leg checked out by team trainers, but he returned and finished with season highs in catches (seven) and yards (124) while scoring his second TD of the campaign. This week, he's been operating with limitations on his practice reps, entering the weekend with his status up in the air. Coach Zac Taylor told Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer on Friday that he's confident…read more
Published: Fri, Oct 7 at 11:44am by Rotowire.com
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Stays limited Thursday
Higgins (ankle) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.
Analysis: The Bengals haven't yet sounded the alarm about the possibility of Higgins sitting out Sunday's game against the Ravens, but the wideout has had his reps capped for two straight days while he manages the ankle injury. He may need to take part in Friday's practice as a full participant to avoid taking an injury designation into the weekend.
Published: Thu, Oct 6 at 1:28pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs limited practice
Higgins (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.
Analysis: Ben Baby of ESPN.com previously relayed that the ankle issue Higgins sustained when the Bengals beat the Dolphins last Thursday was nothing major, but the wideout's limitations to begin Week 5 make his status worth monitoring in advance of this Sunday's game against the Ravens. Four games into the season, Higgins has recorded 20 catches on 28 targets for a team-high 315 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Published: Wed, Oct 5 at 1:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Ankle injury not major
Higgins suffered an ankle injury during Thursday's win over the Dolphins, but it isn't major, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Higgins will have 10 days to recover ahead of Cincinnati's contest against Baltimore in Week 5, which should boost his chances of not missing time. The third-year pro looked excellent versus Miami despite nicking up his ankle, securing seven of nine targets for 124 yards and a touchdown. The 23-year-old's injury briefly forced him out during the second half of Thursday Night Football, but he was able to retake the field.
Published: Fri, Sep 30 at 8:54am by Rotowire.com
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Paces air attack in win
Higgins brought in seven of nine targets for 124 yards and a touchdown in the Bengals' 27-15 win over the Dolphins on Thursday night.
Analysis: The highlight of Higgins' spectacular night came on a 59-yard touchdown grab down the left sideline on which he beat Xavien Howard, and the third-year wideout finished with team-leading reception, receiving yardage and target totals for the night. Higgins also briefly left the game in the second half to have his leg checked out by trainers, per Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer, but after testing it out briefly, he returned to the game. Higgins, and not Ja'Marr Chase, has been the…read more
Published: Thu, Sep 29 at 8:39pm by Rotowire.com
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Ready for Thursday
Higgins (toe) doesn't have an injury designation for Thursday's game against Miami.
Analysis: The Bengals listed him as a limited participant Monday before upgrading the wideout to full participation Tuesday and Wednesday. The Week 4 matchup appears to favor Higgins since the Dolphins often deploy top corner Xavien Howard (groin) in shadow coverage, which in this case likely would mean that Howard follows Ja'Marr Chase for much of the game.
Published: Wed, Sep 28 at 1:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Practices in full
Higgins (toe) was a full participant at Tuesday's practice ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Dolphins, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.
Analysis: Higgins popped up on the Bengals' injury report with a toe issue during Monday's walkthrough, but that now does not seem to be an issue of concern. Barring any setbacks, the 23-year-old looks on track take on his usual workload against Miami.
Published: Tue, Sep 27 at 5:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Dealing with toe issue
Higgins (toe) is listed as a limited participant on Monday's estimated practice report, per Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer.
Analysis: Higgins caught five of seven targets for 93 yards during Sunday's win at the Jets. He took a helmet-to-helmet hit from Lamarcus Joyner that drew a flag in the first half, but he wasn't forced to miss any time. However, Higgins landed on the injury report Monday with a toe issue. The extent of the concern remains unclear, but it's something to monitor, especially with the Bengals on a short turnaround between games.
Published: Mon, Sep 26 at 2:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Totals 93 yards in win
Higgins caught five of seven targets for 93 yards in Sunday's 27-12 win over the Jets.
Analysis: Higgins finished 12 yards shy of Tyler Boyd's team lead in receiving yards while trailing Ja'Marr Chase by one catch and three targets. He took a helmet-to-helmet hit that drew a flag on Jets safety Lamarcus Joyner in the first half, but Higgins emerged from the play unscathed. Higgins has seen his yardage totals climb from 27 to 71 to 93 in the first three games, so he's trending in the right direction heading into Thursday's visit from the Dolphins.
Published: Sun, Sep 25 at 1:57pm by Rotowire.com
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Finds end zone in Week 2 loss
Higgins caught six of 10 targets for 71 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Cowboys.
Analysis: The status of the third-year wideout was up in the air coming into the game due to a concussion, but he cleared the league's protocols and wound up leading the Bengals in receptions, targets and yards while catching Joe Burrow's only TD pass. Higgins likely benefited from the fact that Trevon Diggs was matched up against Ja'Marr Chase, but both Cincy receivers could be productive in Week 3 against a seemingly vulnerable Jets secondary that just surrendered a 9-101-1 line to Amari Cooper after…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 18 at 6:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Active for Week 2
Higgins (concussion/personal) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.
Analysis: Higgins sustained a concussion during the Bengals' season-opening loss to the Steelers, but he'll be in uniform Sunday, and barring any in-game setbacks, is in line to be a key Week 2 target for QB Joe Burrow alongside fellow wideouts Ja'Marr Chase and Tyler Boyd. Prior to his exit from last weekend's contest, Higgins logged 26 snaps en route to catching both of his targets for 27 yards.
Published: Sun, Sep 18 at 12:04pm by Rotowire.com
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Expected to play, barring setback
Higgins (concussion), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Dallas, is expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Higgins has reportedly progressed through the concussion protocol in time to earn clearance for Week 2, barring any pregame setbacks. The Bengals will make his status official roughly 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. Higgins secured both of his targets for 27 yards versus the Steelers in Week 1 before leaving the field.
Published: Sun, Sep 18 at 3:16am by Rotowire.com
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Status in question for Week 2
Higgins (concussion/personal) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Dallas.
Analysis: Higgins sustained a concussion during the Bengals' season-opening loss to the Steelers. Week 2 prep has included a limited session Wednesday, no practice Thursday due to personal reasons and a full listing Friday. Higgins has nearly completed his quest through the NFL's protocol for head injuries, but his status may not be confirmed until 90 minutes before Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff.
Published: Fri, Sep 16 at 12:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Back at practice
Higgins (personal) returned to practice Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: The Bengals' looming Week 2 injury report will clarify whether Higgins, who missed Thursday's practice for personal reasons, was a limited or full participant, but the wideout still needs to progress through the NFL's concussion protocol in order to be cleared to play in Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
Published: Fri, Sep 16 at 8:22am by Rotowire.com
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Set to miss practice Thursday
Higgins (personal) won't practice Thursday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: The wideout, who is in the NFL's concussion protocol, was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, but he'll miss Thursday's session for personal reasons. Look for added clarity with regard to Higgins' status for Sunday's game against the Cowboys to arrive once the Bengals' Friday injury report is posted.
Published: Thu, Sep 15 at 10:38am by Rotowire.com
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Will be limited Wednesday
Head coach Zac Taylor said Higgins is making good progress through the NFL's concussion protocol, but the wideout will be a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Higgins will have two more opportunities to upgrade to full participation ahead of Sunday's game against the Cowboys, and it appears as though he's trending in the right direction on that front. Prior to his exit from the Bengals' Week 1 loss to the Steelers, Higgins logged 26 snaps while catching both of his targets for 27 yards.
Published: Wed, Sep 14 at 10:15am by Rotowire.com
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Concussion confirmed
Higgins will not return to Sunday's game against the Steelers after suffering a concussion.
Analysis: Higgins thus finishes up the contest with two catches (on two targets) for 27 yards. The wideout will now look to gain medical clearance in the coming days in advance of next Sunday's road contest against the Cowboys.
Published: Sun, Sep 11 at 11:32am by Rotowire.com
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Possible concussion
Higgins was forced out of Sunday's game against the Steelers with a possible concussion.
Analysis: With Higgins, who caught two passes for 27 yards prior to his exit, sidelined Sunday, Ja'Marr Chase and Tyler Boyd are slated to work as the Bengals' primary wideout options for the rest of Sunday's contest.
Published: Sun, Sep 11 at 11:24am by Rotowire.com
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Exits Sunday's game
Higgins headed to the locker room during Sunday's game against the Steelers after absorbing a hit on a route down the middle, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Prior to his exit from the contest, Higgins had caught both of his targets for 27 yards. In his absence, Ja'Marr Chase and Tyler Boyd will serve as the Bengals' primary wideout options.
Published: Sun, Sep 11 at 11:11am by Rotowire.com
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Good to go for Week 1
Higgins (shoulder) isn't listed on the Bengals' Week 1 injury report released Wednesday.
Analysis: Higgins will be ready to go for Sunday's season opener against the Steelers after making a full recovery from the surgery he underwent in March to repair a torn labrum. The third-year wideout will reprise his role as a key receiving option for quarterback Joe Burrow this season alongside fellow starting receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tyler Boyd. While playing alongside Chase and Boyd during his sophomore campaign, Higgins logged a fantasy-friendly 74-1,091-6 receiving line over 14 regular-season…read more
Published: Wed, Sep 7 at 1:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Back at practice
Higgins (shoulder) returned to practice Monday, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: Higgins has been managing a shoulder issue ahead of Week 1, so his presence on the field Monday bodes well for his availability for Sunday's season opener against the Steelers. Added clarity on that front should arrive by Wednesday once the Bengals post their official injury report following practice.
Published: Mon, Sep 5 at 10:29am by Rotowire.com
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Not seen at practice
Higgins (shoulder) doesn't appear to be practicing Wednesday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Higgins was limited for most of training camp after undergoing surgery in March to repair a torn labrum, as he didn't make his debut in 11-on-11 drills in practice until Aug. 14. He should have enough time to be ready to go for Week 1, though an absence from practice 11 days before Cincinnati's season opener doesn't exactly inspire confidence.
Published: Wed, Aug 31 at 11:05am by Rotowire.com
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Not expected to play Sunday
Higgins (shoulder) is among the Bengals starters not in line to play in Sunday's preseason game against the Giants, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: Higgins, who is bouncing back from an offseason procedure to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, has seen some action in 11-on-11 drills of late. Per Goldsmith, Higgins was among the Bengals going through some pregame conditioning Sunday, a group that also included fellow key wideouts Ja'Marr Chase and Tyler Boyd.
Published: Sun, Aug 21 at 1:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Joins 11-on-11 drills Sunday
Higgins (shoulder) participated in 11-on-11 drills during Sunday's practice, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: Higgins, who is bouncing back from an offseason procedure to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, continues to progress in his recovery from the injury, and while it wouldn't surprise us if the Bengals erred on the side of caution with the wideout during the preseason, the 2020 second-rounder remains on track for Week 1.
Published: Sun, Aug 14 at 12:45pm by Rotowire.com
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Should resume team work soon
Higgins (shoulder) could return to team drills next week, with head coach Zac Taylor noting that the wideout is ready to go and looks good but won't be rushed by the Bengals, Geoff Hobson of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Higgins remains on track for Week 1 after March labrum surgery kept him out of the offseason program and most of training camp. He actually suffered the injury in Week 2 last season, so while there's always a bit of added risk with a player returning from offseason surgery, one could also make the case that he has a chance to be healthier than he was in 2021, when he caught 74 passes for 1,091 yards and six touchdowns despite missing three games. Higgins has been a limited participant in…read more
Published: Wed, Aug 10 at 11:02am by Rotowire.com
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Making progress
Higgins is bouncing back from an offseason procedure to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder and participated in one-on-one drills for the first time in training camp during Monday's practice, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.
Analysis: Per the report, Higgins looked sharp in doing so, but the wideout is still easing his way back into team drills. "There's no reason to rush it. You have to take time with things like this," Higgins noted. "Even if I am back before expected, that's always great, but I'm never going to rush this type of injury." With that in mind, Kelsey Conway of Cincinnati Enquirer suggests that it seems unlikely at this point that Higgins will see any game action during the preseason. On the plus side, the…read more
Published: Tue, Aug 9 at 8:31am by Rotowire.com
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Returns to 11-on-11 drills
Higgins (shoulder) participated in 11-on-11 drills Saturday, Paul Dehner Jr.of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Though Higgins' 11-on-11 work Saturday was against the Bengals' scout team, it marked the first time in training camp that he'd done anything more than individual work. With that in mind, it appears as though the starting wideout is nearing full strength as he bounces back from an offseason procedure to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder.
Published: Sun, Jul 31 at 1:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Not quite at full strength
Higgins (shoulder), who reportedly was supposed to be at full strength entering training camp, has not been participating in any team drills, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: This appears to be by design as Higgins has done work in individual receiving drills, but he hasn't been a factor in any 7-vs-7 or 11-vs-11 simulations. The big-bodied target had surgery back in April to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, which he suffered all the way back in Week 2 of the 2021 campaign, but the injury hardly impacted his play as Higgins went on to record or tie career highs in every major receiving category.
Published: Sat, Jul 30 at 12:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Full go for training camp
Higgins (shoulder) appears that he'll be at full capacity for the start of training camp, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: Higgins sat out the Bengals' OTAs in May after surgery to repair a torn labrum in his shoulder in March. He originally suffered the injury during the Bengals' Week 2 loss to the Bears and missed two games, but then played through it the rest of the season and playoffs.
Published: Tue, Jul 26 at 6:39pm by Rotowire.com
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Aiming for training camp return
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said Higgins (shoulder) is expected to be able to participate in training camp, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: Higgins remains sidelined during Cincinnati's OTAs this week, but it appears the wideout will be ready to go for training camp in July, which suggests he shouldn't have any limitations to start the 2022 season. The 2020 second-round pick underwent labrum surgery in March and has been sidelined since, but he appears to be making good progress and is already ramping up his rehab process.
Published: Tue, May 24 at 9:56am by Rotowire.com
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Not practicing yet
Higgins (shoulder) is present for Tuesday's practice but is not participating, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: It's reportedly what Higgins expected, and he's no longer using a sling as he rehabs from labrum surgery in March. He'll presumably be absent or limited from offseason practices throughout May or June, but the 23-year-old wideout could make it back on the field at the end of July for the start of training camp. There's been no indication of concern about his availability for the regular season.
Published: Tue, May 17 at 8:56am by Rotowire.com
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Bouncing back from shoulder issue
Higgins had the labrum in his left shoulder repaired last month, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.
Analysis: The report notes that the wideout, who was spotted at a Cincinnati Reds game Tuesday with his left arm in a sling, is expected to recover from the procedure well before training camp. This past season, the 2020 second-rounder caught 74 of his 110 targets for 1,091 yards and six TDs in 14 games. In 2022, the 23-year-old will reprise his starting role in a Bengals wide receiver corps that also includes the ascending Ja'Marr Chase as well as Tyler Boyd.
Published: Tue, Apr 12 at 2:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Delivers long touchdown
Higgins recorded four receptions on seven targets for 100 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 23-20 Super Bowl LVI loss to the Rams.
Analysis: Higgins made the most of his four catches by tallying a pair of touchdowns in the biggest game of the season. The first came on a trick play that resulted in a six-yard pass from Joe Mixon in the back corner of the end zone. Higgins then added an explosive 75-yard touchdown on the first play of the second half when he beat Jalen Ramsey down the sideline and outraced the rest of the Rams secondary to the end zone. He was largely quiet from there, as Joe Burrow was consistently pressured, and the…read more
Published: Sun, Feb 13 at 7:55pm by Rotowire.com
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Big effort in AFC Championship Game
Higgins recorded six receptions on 10 targets for 103 yards in Sunday's 27-24 overtime victory over the Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game.
Analysis: Higgins led the team in targets and yards. Though he didn't find the end zone, he contributed several big plays, highlighted by a 44-yard reception early in the third quarter. Higgins also was instrumental in Cincinnati's touchdown just before halftime, when he recorded an eight-yard reception to convert a third down and another 18-yard catch one play later. After managing only one reception for 10 yards in the team's wild-card round win over Las Vegas, Higgins has posted a combined 199…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 30 at 4:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Bounces back, Bengals advance
Higgins recorded seven receptions on nine targets for 96 yards in Saturday's 19-16 divisional-round win over the Titans.
Analysis: Higgins bounced back from a poor performance in the wild-card round to lead the team with nine targets. He was out-gained by Ja'Marr Chase but still managed five receptions that went for double-digit gains -- the longest of which was for 22 yards. Higgins now has at least one catch that has gone for 20 or more yards in six of last eight games as the Bengals head into the AFC Championship Game.
Published: Sat, Jan 22 at 7:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Disappointing output in win
Higgins had only one catch for 10 yards on four targets in Saturday's win over the Raiders.
Analysis: Teammates Ja'Marr Chase and C.J. Uzomah did most of the Bengals' damage in the win. That's the one drag on Higgins' value -- the Bengals have multiple options in the passing game, so he's not guaranteed a heavy volume each week.
Published: Sun, Jan 16 at 10:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Cleared for playoff opener
Higgins (foot) doesn't carry an injury designation ahead of Saturday's playoff game against the Raiders.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Thu, Jan 13 at 12:59pm by Rotowire.com
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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.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Thu, Jan 13 at 9:24am by Rotowire.com
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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.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Wed, Jan 12 at 1:52pm by Rotowire.com
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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.
Analysis: 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…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 9 at 8:38am by Rotowire.com
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Overshadowed by Chase in Week 17
Higgins caught three of five targets for 62 yards in Sunday's 34-31 win over the Chiefs.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Sun, Jan 2 at 2:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Monstrous output
Higgins caught 12 passes for 194 yards and two touchdowns on 13 targets against Baltimore on Sunday.
Analysis: 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 essentially co-No.1 receivers. 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.
Published: Sun, Dec 26 at 1:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Sees limited opportunities
Higgins recorded two receptions on three targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 15-10 win over Denver.
Analysis: 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…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 19 at 8:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Practices fully Thursday
Higgins (ankle) returned to a full practice Thursday.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Thu, Dec 16 at 3:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Listed as limited Wednesday
Higgins (ankle) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Wed, Dec 15 at 3:33pm by Rotowire.com
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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.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Sun, Dec 12 at 8:18pm by Rotowire.com
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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.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Sun, Dec 12 at 12:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Expected to suit up Sunday
Higgins (ankle) is expected to play Sunday against the 49ers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Sun, Dec 12 at 4:29am by Rotowire.com
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Questionable for Sunday
Higgins (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers.
Analysis: Higgins managed a pair of limited showings in practice this week as he tends to an ankle injury. Per Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic, there's an expectation from coach Zac Taylor that Higgins will be available this weekend, which will be confirmed about 90 minutes before Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. Higgins is coming off back-to-back 100-yard, one-touchdown performances, and he'll look to continue that momentum, if active, versus a San Francisco defense that has allowed 8.1 yards per target…read more
Published: Fri, Dec 10 at 1:33pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs limited practice
Higgins (ankle) returned to a limited practice Thursday, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: After missing Wednesday's session, Higgins' return to the field Thursday has him trending in the right direction in advance of Sunday's game against the 49ers. That said, the wideout probably will need to practice fully Friday in order to avoid carrying an official injury designation into the weekend.
Published: Thu, Dec 9 at 3:22pm by Rotowire.com
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Back at practice
Higgins (ankle) returned to practice Thursday, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.
Analysis: It remains to be seen how the Bengals list his practice participation, but Higgins' return to the field after missing Wednesday's session has him trending in the right direction as this weekend's home game against the 49ers approaches.
Published: Thu, Dec 9 at 12:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses Wednesday's practice
Higgins (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Per Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer, Higgins tweaked his ankle during the Bengals' Week 13 loss to the Chargers, but the wideout downplayed the injury afterward. With an absence from practice to begin Week 14 prep, however, Higgins' status is worth tracking as Sunday's game against the 49ers approaches. A return to practice in any capacity Thursday would presumably put the wideout on track to suit up this weekend.
Published: Wed, Dec 8 at 3:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Not seen at practice
Higgins (ankle) doesn't appear to be practicing Wednesday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Higgins is coming off consecutive weeks with 100-plus receiving yards and a touchdown, despite dealing with cramping in the first game and an ankle injury late in the second one. A report issued after Sunday's loss to the Chargers suggested Higgins wasn't expected to miss time, but his absence from practice Wednesday means fantasy managers will need to keep tabs on the situation ahead of this weekend's game against the 49ers.
Published: Wed, Dec 8 at 11:23am by Rotowire.com
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Stellar numbers in loss
Higgins secured nine of 14 targets for 138 yards and a touchdown in the Bengals' 41-22 loss to the Chargers on Sunday. He also tweaked his ankle during the contest but isn't expected to miss any time, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: The second-year wideout was one of the few offensive bright spots for the Bengals in a disappointing home loss, and his athletic, leaping 29-yard touchdown grab midway through the second quarter kickstarted what would be an unsuccessful comeback from a 24-0 deficit. Higgins now has back-to-back 100-yard efforts after not accomplishing the feat in the first eight games of the campaign, and assuming his ankle issue is as benign as he assesses, he should be in for another prominent role in a Week…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 5 at 2:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Best game of season
Higgins caught six of eight targets for 114 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 41-10 win over the Steelers.
Analysis: Higgins finally broke the century mark in his ninth start of the year, also chipping in his first touchdown since Week 2. Ja'Marr Chase has clearly been the Bengals' top receiving option this season, but the Steelers shaded more coverage his way, opening the door for his teammate to steal the glory. Higgins has been a fringe option in standard fantasy formats this season, so he will look to gain momentum off of a season-best performance heading into a Week 13 matchup against the Chargers.
Published: Sun, Nov 28 at 3:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Quiet in Week 11 win
Higgins caught two of three targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 32-13 win over the Raiders.
Analysis: Tyler Boyd and Ja'Marr Chase were on the other end of half of Joe Burrow's 28 pass attempts, leaving little volume left over for Higgins. The grabs, targets and receiving yards were all season lows for the second-year wideout, and Higgins will look to bounce back to his usual level of production in Week 12 against the Steelers.
Published: Sun, Nov 21 at 7:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Six catches in blowout loss
Higgins caught six of eight targets for 78 yards in Sunday's 41-16 loss to Cleveland.
Analysis: Higgins led the Bengals in receiving yards for the second consecutive game, but he still hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 2. The 22-year-old wide receiver scored six touchdowns last season and still has a prominent role in what has been an effective Bengals offense, so Higgins will remain a viable option in all fantasy formats after Cincinnati comes out of its Week 10 bye. He has 35 catches for 431 yards and two touchdowns in seven games played this season.
Published: Sun, Nov 7 at 2:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Just shy of century mark in loss
Higgins caught four of six targets for 97 yards in Sunday's 34-31 loss to the Jets.
Analysis: Higgins got lucky on a 26-yard catch down to New York's two-yard line in the second quarter, as the ball appeared to hit the ground but the Bengals got the next play off before the Jets could challenge. There was no doubt about his 54-yard gain in the third quarter. Both plays set up touchdowns, which were scored by Ja'Marr Chase and Joe Mixon, respectively. Higgins opened the season with a two-game touchdown streak but hasn't found the end zone since. He'll look to regain his scoring touch in…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 31 at 3:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Production trails opportunities
Higgins was targeted a whopping 15 times in a Week 7 win over the Ravens, catching seven of them for 62 yards.
Analysis: Many of Higgins' targets came early in the game, and that might have had a role in freeing up C.J. Uzomah and Ja'Marr Chase for big plays later on. Higgins hasn't yet had a big game this season, as his 62 yards were a season high and he has only two touchdowns, but the target share and air yards he's racked up suggest a breakout is coming soon.
Published: Tue, Oct 26 at 3:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Three catches in win
Higgins secured three of six targets for 44 yards in the Bengals' 34-11 win over the Lions on Sunday.
Analysis: Higgins was a distant second behind Ja'Marr Chase in terms of wideout receptions and receiving yardage despite logging the same number of targets. However, the second-year wideout turned in a solid performance when factoring in the fact Joe Burrow distributed the ball to eight different pass catchers overall. Higgins will look to eclipse 50 receiving yards for the first time since Week 2 when the Bengals tangle with the Ravens on the road in Week 7.
Published: Sun, Oct 17 at 3:28pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes five grabs
Higgins caught five of seven targets for 32 yards in Sunday's 25-22 overtime loss to the Packers. He also hauled in a successful two-point conversion.
Analysis: Higgins was utilized on underneath routes in his first appearance since Week 2. Although he had a drop late in the fourth quarter, Higgins still placed second across the board in receiving for the Bengals. The second-year target also tied the game with a two-point conversion grab in the fourth, boosting his output a bit. Higgins will now strive to build on Sunday's return with a good showing in Week 6 versus the winless Lions.
Published: Sun, Oct 10 at 4:28pm by Rotowire.com
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Cleared to play
Higgins (shoulder) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Packers after returning to a full practice Friday.
Analysis: Meanwhile, Bengals head coach Zac Taylor told Ben Baby of ESPN.com that Higgins looked good in practice all week, which sets the stage for the wideout to return from a two-game absence with few limitations, if any. Prior to suffering his shoulder injury, Higgins hauled in 10 of his 15 targets for 118 yards and two touchdowns in two contests.
Published: Fri, Oct 8 at 12:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Going through practice Friday
Higgins (shoulder) is participating at Friday's practice, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: Higgins was a limited participant at practices Wednesday and Thursday, and it's a good sign to see him on the field again Friday. The 22-year-old has missed the past two games with the shoulder injury but appears on track to return to action Sunday against the Packers, though it's unclear whether or not he'll avoid taking a questionable tag into the contest.
Published: Fri, Oct 8 at 8:34am by Rotowire.com
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Logs another limited session
Higgins (shoulder) remained limited at practice Thursday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Higgins has missed two straight games, but his participation in consecutive practices, albeit in a limited fashion, has him trending toward a return to action Sunday against the Packers. With that in mind, Higgins will presumably need to upgrade to full participation Friday in order to avoid a Week 5 injury designation.
Published: Thu, Oct 7 at 1:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited in return
Higgins (shoulder) was a limited participant Wednesday in his return to practice, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Higgins looks tentatively on track for a return this Sunday against the Packers, which aligns with a recent report from Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com. Injury reports Thursday and Friday still need to be watched closely, as Higgins' return from a two-game absence is no foregone conclusion at this early stage of the week.
Published: Wed, Oct 6 at 1:52pm by Rotowire.com
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Set to practice Wednesday
Higgins (shoulder) will practice Wednesday, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.
Analysis: The Bengals will release their first Week 5 injury report later Wednesday, when it will be revealed whether Higgins was a limited or full participant in his return to practice. Either way, the second-year wideout is trending toward playing Sunday against the Packers after sitting out the Bengals' past two games with a sore shoulder.
Published: Wed, Oct 6 at 10:04am by Rotowire.com
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Could be back Week 5
The Bengals are planning on having Higgins (shoulder) available for their Week 5 game against the Packers on Oct. 10, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Higgins has already been ruled out ahead of Thursday's home game against the Jaguars, marking his second straight absence on account of the sore shoulder. The second-year receiver might have had an outside chance to play if the Bengals were hosting the Jaguars on Sunday, but the quick turnaround for the Week 4 contest didn't provide Higgins with enough time to get healthy. Higgins should benefit from the longer break before the team's matchup with the Packers, but he may still need to return to…read more
Published: Thu, Sep 30 at 1:45pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't play Thursday
Higgins (shoulder) won't play Thursday against the Jaguars, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: With Higgins slated to miss his second straight game, Ja'Marr Chase and Tyler Boyd will continue to head Cincinnati's pass-catching corps Thursday. Meanwhile Auden Tate and Mike Thomas are next in line to absorb Higgins' snaps in three-receiver sets. The 2020 second-round selection will now target a potential return to action in the Bengals' Week 5 contest Oct. 10 versus the Packers.
Published: Wed, Sep 29 at 12:39pm by Rotowire.com
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Officially DNP
Higgins (shoulder) was listed as a non-participant in Tuesday's practice, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Higgins underwent an evaluation Tuesday to determine the extent of his injury, and it appears he didn't receive encouraging news. The 22-year-old wideout was marked as DNP for the second straight session. He's trending in the wrong direction ahead of Thursday's home matchup against the Jaguars. If Higgins sits out, Ja'Marr Chase and Tyler Boyd will serve as Joe Burrow's top receiving options.
Published: Tue, Sep 28 at 5:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Not participating Tuesday
Higgins (shoulder) wasn't dressed during the part of Tuesday's practice open to the media, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Higgins appears poised to go down as a non-participant on a second straight injury report, after he was listed as DNP on Monday's practice estimate. It seems as if the evaluation that coach Zac Taylor said Higgins would undergo on his shoulder issue Tuesday didn't yield positive results.
Published: Tue, Sep 28 at 3:48pm by Rotowire.com
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No practice on Monday's estimate
Higgins (shoulder) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Higgins will be reevaluated Tuesday after missing last week's win over the Steelers, but he'll be fighting an uphill battle as he tries to avoid a second consecutive absence on a short week. If the 2020 second-round pick is cleared to return, he'll face a Jacksonville secondary that will be without CJ Henderson, whom the Jaguars traded to Carolina on Monday.
Published: Mon, Sep 27 at 1:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Slated for evaluation Tuesday
Higgins (shoulder) will be evaluated Tuesday to determine his status for Thursday's Week 4 matchup against the Jaguars, Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.
Analysis: Higgins was held out of Sunday's win over the Steelers due to a shoulder injury, and his status for Week 4 is in question with the Bengals facing a short week. The 22-year-old's status likely will come into focus based on his status in practice this week, but Ja'Marr Chase and Tyler Boyd will continue to lead Cincinnati's receiving corps if Higgins is forced to miss a second straight game.
Published: Mon, Sep 27 at 10:33am by Rotowire.com
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Officially declared inactive
Higgins (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game in Pittsburgh, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.
Analysis: Higgins was listed as doubtful after managing just one practice - LP on Friday - throughout the week. His absence leaves Ja'Marr Chase and Tyler Boyd as clear leaders of the Cincinnati pass-catching corps, while Mike Thomas and Auden Tate are the lead candidates to absorb Higgins' snaps. The second-year pro will try to make it back for Week 4, but he faces a challenge with Cincinnati hosting Jacksonville in the Thursday game.
Published: Sun, Sep 26 at 8:40am by Rotowire.com
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Not likely to play
Higgins (shoulder) isn't expected to play Sunday against the Steelers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Higgins officially is listed as doubtful after a limited practice Friday represented his only participation of the week. Coach Zac Taylor did suggest the Bengals would re-evaluate Higgins over the weekend, but there's no real expectation that he'll have improved enough to play. Ja'Marr Chase and Tyler Boyd will lead the Cincinnati receiving corps this week, backed by Auden Tate and/or Mike Thomas filling in for the injured Higgins.
Published: Sun, Sep 26 at 5:23am by Rotowire.com
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Officially doubtful for Sunday
Higgins (shoulder) officially is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game at Pittsburgh, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Higgins made some progress by following up no activity Wednesday and Thursday with a limited session Friday, but the Bengals don't appear too optimistic about his status for Week 3. During media availability Friday, coach Zac Taylor told Ben Baby of ESPN.com that pain tolerance will be the key for Higgins potentially getting to play Sunday. "We'll try to give him every second we can give him before he tells us one way or the other," Taylor said. As a result, the final decision on Higgins'…read more
Published: Fri, Sep 24 at 12:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Doubtful for Week 3
Higgins (shoulder) is in line to be listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: With that, it looks like Higgins is trending toward Week 3 inactive status. If he ends up ruled out versus Pittsburgh, added looks would be available for Ja'Marr Chase and Tyler Boyd, while either Auden Tate or Mike Thomas would be in line to log complementary WR snaps in Cincinnati's passing game.
Published: Fri, Sep 24 at 9:38am by Rotowire.com
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Back at practice Friday
Higgins (shoulder) is suited up for Friday's practice, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Higgins sat out practice Wednesday and Thursday, so it's a good sign to see him back on the field Friday, even if he's only a limited participant. It remains unclear whether the 22-year-old will be able to avoid an injury designation, but he should have a chance to play Sunday at Pittsburgh.
Published: Fri, Sep 24 at 8:21am by Rotowire.com
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Misses practice again
Higgins (shoulder) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.
Analysis: Back-to-back DNPs to start the week puts the focus on what, if anything, Higgins is able to do at practice Friday. If he's out or limited this weekend, more WR targets would be freed up for Ja'Marr Chase and Tyler Boyd, while either Auden Tate or Mike Thomas would be candidates to see added complementary snaps in Cincinnati's Week 3 passing game.
Published: Thu, Sep 23 at 1:37pm by Rotowire.com
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Dealing with injury
Higgins missed Wednesday's practice with a shoulder injury, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Bengals head coach Zac Taylor didn't elaborate on Higgins' injury earlier Wednesday when he revealed that the wideout would miss practice. There was no sign of Higgins playing through injury based on his Week 2 box-score line, as he caught six of his team-high 10 targets for 60 yards and a touchdown while playing 91 percent of offensive snaps in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Bears. He'll face the Steelers this weekend if he's healthy enough to play, while either Auden Tate or Mike Thomas will step…read more
Published: Wed, Sep 22 at 1:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Set to miss practice Wednesday
Cincinnati head coach Zac Taylor said that Higgins won't practice Wednesday due to an unspecified injury, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.
Analysis: The wideout is thus considered day-to-day as Sunday's game against the Steelers approaches. Wednesday's upcoming injury report will reveal what sort of injury Higgins is dealing with, but if he's out or limited this weekend, more targets would be freed up for Ja'Marr Chase and Tyler Boyd.
Published: Wed, Sep 22 at 10:37am by Rotowire.com
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Sees 10 targets in Week 2
Higgins caught six of his team-high 10 targets for 60 yards and a TD in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Bears.
Analysis: Meanwhile, Tyler Boyd hauled in seven of his nine targets for 73 yards and rookie Ja'Marr Chase caught two of his four targets for 54 yards and a TD. Higgins -- who logged a 4-58-1 stat line in Week 1 -- figures to remain heavily involved in the Bengals' passing attack once again next weekend, when the team travels to Pittsburgh.
Published: Sun, Sep 19 at 2:42pm by Rotowire.com
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Scores TD, avoids injury
Higgins caught four of five targets for 58 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Bengals.
Analysis: Higgins went into the locker room for an IV in the second half but was able to return. He got the Bengals on the board with a two-yard touchdown 1:51 before halftime, but Higgins' touchdown was overshadowed by Ja'Marr Chase's 50-yard score 1:16 later. While the two outside receivers were both much more involved than slot dynamo Tyler Boyd in the season opener, all three members of this trio will be viable fantasy options in Week 2 against the Bears.
Published: Sun, Sep 12 at 2:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Taken off on cart
Higgins was carted off in the second half of Sunday's game against the Vikings, Joe Danneman of FOX19 reports.
Analysis: It's not immediately clear why Higgins was taken off on a cart, but his status will be updated when more details are available.
Published: Sun, Sep 12 at 12:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Inactive for preseason Week 3
Higgins didn't dress for Sunday's 29-26 preseason loss to the Dolphins, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Higgins was a healthy scratch despite the fact Joe Burrow suited up for his only taste of preseason action, albeit for just one series. The second-year wideout will look to begin the process of building on an impressive rookie season when he and the Bengals face the Vikings in a Week 1 matchup on Sunday, Sept. 12.
Published: Sun, Aug 29 at 5:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Tallies one reception
Higgins recorded one reception on three targets for 11 yards in Friday's preseason game against Washington.
Analysis: Higgins was heavily involved early on in the contest, drawing all three of his targets on the team's first three possessions. He came down with only one of those opportunities, though it was a contested catch over the middle of the field that went for a first down. Higgins is coming off of a 67-reception effort in his rookie campaign, and he should be able to build on that performance even with the team adding Ja'Marr Chase to compete for targets.
Published: Fri, Aug 20 at 9:59pm by Rotowire.com
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Poised for big role
Offensive coordinator Brian Callahan believes that Higgins is going to "play a huge role" in the Bengals offense this season, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports. "He's got every trait to be a top-level receiver in this league," Callahan said of the 2020 second-rounder.
Analysis: Though plenty of offseason attention has been focused on No. 5 overall pick Ja'Marr Chase, Higgins is poised to maintain a high-profile role in the Bengals offense. He'll pair with Chase on the outside while Tyler Boyd handles slot duties, giving QB Joe Burrow -- who's bouncing back from a torn ACL and MCL -- a strong pass-catching nucleus to work with this coming season. Higgins paced the team with 908 receiving yards last year, but there's room for growth in his game and, according to…read more
Published: Thu, Jun 24 at 9:22am by Rotowire.com
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Healthy and working out
Higgins is no longer bothered by his hamstring injury from the end of last season, Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com reports.
Analysis: He technically played all 16 games as a rookie, but he was eased into action with 15 snaps Week 1, while the hamstring injury limited him to three snaps in the season finale. Over the 14 games in between, Higgins averaged 4.8 catches for 64.9 yards on 7.6 targets, scoring six TDs and putting up solid efficiency stats (62.6 percent catch rate, 8.5 YPT) despite playing for a four-win team that scored 19.4 points per game (29th). With A.J. Green and his 104 targets from last season now out of the…read more
Published: Fri, Mar 26 at 10:40am by Rotowire.com
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Finishes with 908 yards
Higgins (hamstring) finished his rookie season with 67 catches for 908 yards and six touchdowns on 108 targets.
Analysis: Higgins played all 16 games, though he took just 15 snaps in Week 1 and three snaps in Week 17. In the eight games he and Joe Burrow both started and finished, Higgins averaged 5.0 catches for 75.4 yards and 0.5 TDs. The young wideout then averaged 4.8 catches for 55.8 yards and 0.4 TDs while playing with backup quarterbacks Weeks 12-16, before injuring his hamstring in the first quarter of the season finale. Higgins should return to health long before Burrow, who will be about 10 months…read more
Published: Tue, Jan 19 at 12:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Exits Sunday's game
Higgins was forced out of Sunday's game against the Ravens with a hamstring injury.
Analysis: Prior to his first-quarter exit from the contest, Higgins did not record a catch, while logging one target. In his absence, Alex Erickson is next up for extra Week 17 snaps.
Published: Sun, Jan 3 at 10:38am by Rotowire.com
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Good to go Sunday
Higgins (hamstring) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Ravens after practicing fully Friday.
Analysis: The same holds true for Tyler Boyd (concussion), meaning the Bengals will have their top wide receivers available for the season finale. The rookie wideout will look to maintain the chemistry he displayed with quarterback Brandon Allen in Week 16, when he logged six catches on nine targets for 99 yards and a touchdown in Cincinnati's 37-31 win over the Texans.
Published: Fri, Jan 1 at 1:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Should play Sunday
Higgins (hamstring) is expected to be available for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The 21-year-old has been limited at practice this week due to the hamstring issue, but it isn't expected to affect his availability for the season finale. Later Friday, the Bengals will release their final Week 17 injury report, which will reveal whether he carries an injury designation into the contest.
Published: Fri, Jan 1 at 8:40am by Rotowire.com
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Limited again
Higgins (hamstring) remained limited at practice Thursday, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.
Analysis: What Higgins is able to do at practice Friday should determine whether he approaches Sunday's game against the Ravens with an injury designation or cleared for Week 17 action. The same applies to fellow wide receiver Tyler Boyd (concussion), with Alex Erickson next up for extra snaps if either Higgins or Boyd are out or limited this weekend.
Published: Thu, Dec 31 at 1:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Turns in limited practice
Higgins was a limited participant at practice Wednesday due to a hamstring injury, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: While logging an 84 percent snap share in the Bengals' Week 16 win over the Texans, Higgins caught six passes on nine targets for 99 yards and a touchdown. With no reported setbacks coming out of that contest, Higgins' limitations Wednesday may just be maintenance-related, given that the wideout previously dealt with a hamstring issue a few weeks ago.
Published: Wed, Dec 30 at 1:48pm by Rotowire.com
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Reemerges against Texans
Higgins recorded six receptions on nine targets for 99 yards and a touchdown in Week 16 against the Texans.
Analysis: Higgins entered the team's Week 16 contest having combined to record 206 receiving yards across his last five games and not eclipsing 60 yards in any of those contests. However, he torched the Texans for a couple big plays of 30 and 22 yards. Higgins also found the end zone for the sixth time this season on an impressive, toe-tapping 20-yard catch midway through the third quarter. He and the Bengals will look to turn in another impressive performance to close the season in Week 17 against the…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 27 at 2:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Trio of catches in win
Higgins secured three of six targets for 31 yards in the Bengals' 27-17 win over the Steelers on Monday night.
Analysis: Ryan Finley threw for just 89 yards overall, so Higgins' modest yardage total has to be kept in context. The rookie actually paced the Bengals in receptions on the night, but he saw a three-game streak of five catches apiece snapped. Higgins hasn't crossed the 56-yard threshold in the four-plus games he's now played without Joe Burrow (knee), but he'll look to capitalize on a weakened Texans secondary in a Week 16 matchup.
Published: Mon, Dec 21 at 9:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Held to 49 yards
Higgins recorded five receptions on eight targets for 49 yards in Week 14 against the Cowboys.
Analysis: Higgins finished second on the team with eight targets, as only Tyler Boyd surpassed him. While he didn't turn that into massive production, Higgins did manage to turn in receptions of 18 and 15 yards. While Higgins has flashed promise throughout his rookie campaign, he has failed to surpass 60 yards in any game since Joe Burrow's (knee) absence. Depending on the health of their secondary, Higgins could face a tough matchup in Week 15 against the Steelers.
Published: Sun, Dec 13 at 4:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Good to go, as expected
Higgins (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.
Analysis: The standout rookie receiver tweaked his hamstring during the late stages of last Sunday's loss to Miami, rendering him a limited practice participant throughout this week. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Saturday that Higgins would likely be able to go against Dallas, and his outlook during pregame workouts has seemingly confirmed that forecast. The 21-year-old has his name in the mix for Offensive Rookie of the Year, having posted 53 receptions for 729 yards and five touchdowns through 12…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 13 at 8:38am by Rotowire.com
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Likely to play vs. Dallas
Higgins (hamstring), who is listed as questionable, is expected to play Sunday against the Cowboys, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: The rookie second-round pick suffered the hamstring injury during the Week 13 loss to the Dolphins and was limited at practice all week, but it appears he'll be good to go for Sunday's contest. Higgins has caught 10 of 13 targets for 100 yards and one touchdown in the two games since quarterback Joe Burrow (knee) was lost for the season.
Published: Sat, Dec 12 at 9:22pm by Rotowire.com
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Status in question for Sunday
Higgins (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.
Analysis: Higgins injured his hamstring near the conclusion of the Bengals' Week 13 loss at Miami, resulting in limitations on his practice reps all week. He'll thus enter the weekend with a cloud hanging over his head, but fortunately for fantasy managers Cincinnati's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff will allow them to pivot to other options if Higgins needs to miss his first game of the season.
Published: Fri, Dec 11 at 11:59am by Rotowire.com
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Another limited practice
Higgins (hamstring) remained limited at practice Thursday.
Analysis: The fact that Higgins has been able to practice two straight days, albeit in a limited fashion, suggests that he'll be a go Sunday against the Cowboys. Friday's injury report should result in the wideout either being listed as questionable for the contest or free from a Week 14 injury designation altogether.
Published: Thu, Dec 10 at 4:22pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited Wednesday
Higgins (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The wideout tweaked his hamstring while jumping over a player at the end of the Bengals' Week 13 loss to the Dolphins, but the report notes that Higgins was at least able to take part in individual drills at Wednesday's practice. His status will be revisited again Thursday, when the Bengals' will hold their second practice of the week in advance of Sunday's game versus the Cowboys.
Published: Wed, Dec 9 at 2:33pm by Rotowire.com
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Tweaks hammy late in loss
Higgins secured five of seven targets for 56 yards in the Bengals' 19-7 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday. He also reported having tweaked his hamstring leaping over a defender at the end of the contest, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The extent of Higgins' injury remains to be seen, but it otherwise was encouraging to see him put together a serviceable stat line despite playing with a pair of questionable quarterbacks in Brandon Allen (chest) and Ryan Finley against a tough Miami secondary. Higgins ultimately checked in second in receiving yardage to the ejected Tyler Boyd and in catches to tight end Drew Sample, who saw plenty of short-area looks in the latter's absence. The most explosive aspect of Higgins' game -- his…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 6 at 2:21pm by Rotowire.com
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Scores fifth touchdown
Higgins caught all five of his targets for 44 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Giants.
Analysis: Higgins led the team in receptions and receiving yards while finishing second in targets. He made a one-yard touchdown grab late in the fourth quarter to keep his team in the game, giving him three scores in his last five games and five for the season. Higgins' ability to produce with Brandon Allen at quarterback is a positive sign for his fantasy outlook, but the duo will face a tough challenge next Sunday against a talented Dolphins defense.
Published: Sun, Nov 29 at 3:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Just 26 yards on 10 targets
Higgins caught three of 10 targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 20-9 loss to Washington.
Analysis: Higgins wasn't on the same page with Joe Burrow in the first half, and things only got worse when Ryan Finley took over under center after Burrow was carted off with a season-ending knee injury. Despite finishing only one target shy of Tyler Boyd's team-leading total, Higgins ranked fifth on the team in yards. With the downgrade from Burrow to Finley moving forward, it's possible that the momentum from Higgins' promising rookie season will grind to a screeching halt against the Giants in Week…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 22 at 3:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Cleared for Week 11
Higgins (illness) practiced fully Friday and doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game against Washington, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Analysis: Higgins sat out Thursday's session after falling ill, but his ability to take every rep in practice a day later erases any concern about his status heading into the weekend. With no fewer than 60 receiving yards or four receptions in each of his last six outings, Higgins has surpassed A.J. Green as a more valuable fantasy option in the Bengals' passing game.
Published: Fri, Nov 20 at 11:54am by Rotowire.com
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Returns to practice
Higgins (illness) returned to practice Friday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Higgins missed Thursday's session, but his return to the field Friday bodes well for his chances of suiting up Sunday against Washington. Whether he approaches the contest minus a Week 11 injury designation will be revealed later Friday.
Published: Fri, Nov 20 at 9:57am by Rotowire.com
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Misses practice Thursday
Higgins (illness) didn't practice Thursday, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Given that Higgins was a Thursday addition to the Bengals' injury report, as well as the fact that an illness caused his absence makes his status worth monitoring as Sunday's game against Washington approaches. A return to a full session Friday would alleviate any concerns regarding Higgins' Week 11 availability, however. The 2020 second-rounder has seen nine targets in each of his last two outings and is coming off a 7-115-1 effort in the Bengals' Week 10 loss to the Steelers.
Published: Thu, Nov 19 at 1:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Another impressive performance
Higgins recorded seven receptions on nine targets for 115 yards and a touchdown in Week 10 against the Steelers.
Analysis: The rookie continued his impressive season, surpassing 100 yards for the second time in his last four games. He burned the Steelers secondary for a 54-yard reception early in the second quarter. To cap that same drive, Higgins hauled in a two-yard touchdown reception, his fourth of the campaign. The Bengals will face another tough test in Week 11 against a Washington defense that has limited wide receivers for the majority of the season, though Higgins has quickly turned himself into a reliable…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 15 at 6:13pm by Rotowire.com
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Leads team in receiving yards
Higgins caught six of nine targets for 78 yards and carried twice for six yards during Sunday's 31-20 win over the Titans.
Analysis: Higgins led the team in targets and receiving yards while finishing second in receptions. He manged a long gain of 24 yards but was mostly limited to shorter gains as he finished averaging 13.0 yards per catch. Despite his place in a crowded receiving corps, Higgins has been remarkably consistent and has now surpassed 60 receiving yards in five consecutive outings. He will look to keep it up in Week 10 against the Steelers, after the upcoming bye.
Published: Sun, Nov 1 at 2:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Catches third TD in loss
Higgins caught all five of his targets for 71 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 37-34 loss to Cleveland. He also rushed once for seven yards.
Analysis: Higgins was quiet for most of this one but made his mark late, catching a 16-yard touchdown to take a 27-24 lead in the fourth quarter. The rookie second-round pick out of Clemson has 24 catches for 375 yards and three touchdowns in his last five games, as he has quickly become an integral part of Cincinnati's high-octane passing game after taking a couple weeks to get acclimated to the NFL. He'll look to keep rolling in Week 8 against the Titans.
Published: Sun, Oct 25 at 1:58pm by Rotowire.com
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Posts career-best 125 yards
Higgins caught six of eight targets for 125 yards and carried once for two additional yards during Sunday's 31-27 loss to the Colts.
Analysis: Higgins finished second on the team in targets and receptions while finishing with a new career high in receiving yardage thanks in large part to a brilliant 67-yard long gain. He excelled even as A.J. Green and Tyler Boyd received their fair share of targets, which is a positive sign for his fantasy outlook. Higgins seems to be earning more trust with each passing week and will look to take advantage of a favorable matchup against the Browns next Sunday.
Published: Sun, Oct 18 at 5:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Team's top target in Week 5 loss
Higgins hauled in four of eight targets for 62 receiving yards during Sunday's 27-3 loss to Baltimore.
Analysis: The rookie wideout has come on strong following a quiet first two weeks. Higgins managed only three combined receptions for 35 yards against the Chargers and Browns, but he has amassed 13 receptions on 24 targets in three outings since, translating those opportunities into 179 receiving yards and two touchdowns. With A.J. Green (hamstring) having potential to miss time following an early exit against the Ravens, Higgins may see his offensive usage elevate even more.
Published: Sun, Oct 11 at 3:52pm by Rotowire.com
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Racks up 90 scrimmage yards
Higgins caught four of seven targets for 77 yards and added a 13-yard rush in Sunday's 33-25 win over the Jaguars.
Analysis: Higgins also had a ball clank off his hands on what would have been an easy chunk gain, but he still set a new career high in receiving yards for the third consecutive game. The rookie second-rounder posted a goose egg in his debut and had just 35 yards in Week 2, but he broke out with 40 yards and two touchdowns in Week 3 and finished just 13 yards shy of Tyler Boyd's team-leading total against Jacksonville. Higgins will look to keep progressing against the Ravens in Week 5.
Published: Sun, Oct 4 at 3:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Breaks out with pair of TDs
Higgins caught five of his nine targets for 40 receiving yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's 23-23 tie against the Eagles.
Analysis: The No. 33 overall pick from April's draft was practically invisible in his NFL debut, playing 15 offensive snaps against the Chargers but garnering zero targets. His involvement increased drastically in Week 2 at Cleveland, as Higgins jumped to a workload of 60 offensive plays and hauled in three of his six targets for 35 yards. Week 3 marks his breakout and possible arrival as a fantasy stalwart alongside Joe Burrow, as Higgins corralled all three of his red-zone targets Sunday, with two…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 27 at 2:17pm by Rotowire.com
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In line to start
Higgins is expected to start at wide receiver Week 3 against the Eagles, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.
Analysis: Higgins is seeing his role grow by the week, as he played just 15 snaps Week 1, but saw the field for 60 in Week 2 and received six targets in the passing game. With John Ross set to be a healthy scratch, the opportunity is there for HIggins to continue to expand his role, though he'll presumably still be working behind A.J. Green and Tyler Boyd. It's still a bit of a tough matchup, however, as the Eagles have yet to allow a touchdown to opposing wide receivers through two weeks in 2020 and are…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 27 at 9:06am by Rotowire.com
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Targeted six times against Browns
Higgins caught three of six targets for 35 yards in Thursday's 35-30 loss to the Browns.
Analysis: After playing just 15 snaps in his NFL debut, Higgins finished with the second most offensive snaps among Bengals wide receivers in Week 2 behind only Tyler Boyd. It appears he has usurped John Ross as the team's No. 3 wideout, so Higgins should be on fantasy radars heading into Week 3 against the Eagles.
Published: Tue, Sep 22 at 11:41am by Rotowire.com
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No catches in NFL debut
Higgins was not targeted during Sunday's 16-13 loss to the Chargers.
Analysis: Though the rookie second-rounder was largely uninvolved in the passing game during his regular-season debut, he did garner 15 offensive snaps for the afternoon. It's evident the Bengals have plans to deploy Higgins as part of the offense -- not only based the fact that he was the No. 33 overall pick in April's draft, but also because he fielded zero special-teams snaps against Los Angeles. With a strong trio of veteran receivers on the depth chart in front of him in A.J. Green, Tyler Boyd, and…read more
Published: Tue, Sep 15 at 5:59pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns from hamstring injury
Higgins (hamstring) made a couple highly difficult catches during Monday's practice, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Sidelined by a hamstring injury through most of training camp, Higgins returned to practice over the weekend and reportedly looked good Monday. A.J. Green remains absent while nursing a hamstring injury of his own, but there's plenty of competition for first-team reps alongside Tyler Boyd, with Higgins joined by John Ross and Auden Tate. It still isn't clear if the 33rd overall pick from the 2020 NFL Draft will have a regular spot in three-wide formations Week 1.
Published: Mon, Aug 24 at 11:44am by Rotowire.com
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Held out of team drills
Higgins (hamstring) appears to be limited to individual drills at Tuesday's practice, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.
Analysis: With Higgins and A.J. Green both nursing hamstring injuries and John Ross on the reserve/COVID-19 list, the Bengals could have Auden Tate and Alex Erickson running with Tyler Boyd as the starting wideouts for Joe Burrow's first padded NFL practice. The team used that same trio for much of last season, but the hope for 2020 is that the Bengals will have at least two out of Green, Higgins and Ross healthy at any given time. The rookie second-round pick figures to enter Week 1 somewhere between…read more
Published: Tue, Aug 18 at 7:59am by Rotowire.com
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Dealing with minor injury
Higgins has missed some practice time with what appears to be a minor unspecified injury, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: This nugget come via fellow receiver Tyler Boyd, with the report suggesting that Higgins could return to the field by Sunday. Once he's back, the No. 33 overall pick in the 2020 draft will look to secure snaps behind top wideout A.J. Green and Boyd, who mans the slot for the Bengals. John Ross, who's also in the mix for work on the outside, is currently away from the team indefinitely after being placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.
Published: Thu, Aug 13 at 10:02am by Rotowire.com
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