Fantasy Player Profile
vs. PIT: #8 vs opposing WR - 27.58 FPA
| Rushing | Receiving | Fum | Fantasy | ||||
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| Wk | Opp | Yds | TD | Yds | TD | Lost | Pts |
| 1 | PIT, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 2 | @DAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 3 | @NYJ, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 4 | MIA, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 5 | @BAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 6 | @NO, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 7 | ATL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 8 | @CLE, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 9 | CAR, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 10 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | @PIT, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 12 | @TEN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 13 | KC, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 14 | CLE, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | @TB, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | @NE, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | BUF, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 18 | BAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
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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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