Bengals WR Tee Higgins (knee/ankle) Active for Saturday’s Game vs. Broncos
Cincinnati, Ohio – The Cincinnati Bengals have received a significant boost to their offense as wide receiver Tee Higgins has been cleared to play in Saturday’s game against the Denver Broncos. Higgins, who missed the Bengals’ Week 14 loss to the Cleveland Browns with knee and ankle injuries, was a full participant in practice on Friday and has been officially activated from the injury report.
Higgins’ Return a Major Boost for Bengals’ Offense
Higgins’ return is a major boost for the Bengals’ offense, which has struggled to generate points in recent weeks. The Bengals have scored just 13 points in their last two games, both losses, and have failed to reach 20 points in four of their last five contests. Higgins is the team’s leading receiver with 908 yards and six touchdowns, and his presence will provide quarterback Joe Burrow with a much-needed target.
Bengals Hoping to Get Back on Track
The Bengals are currently 8-5 and in contention for a playoff spot, but they need to get back on track after their recent skid. The Bengals have lost three of their last four games, including a disappointing 23-10 defeat to the Browns in Week 14. Saturday’s game against the Broncos is a must-win for the Bengals, who are looking to avoid falling further behind in the AFC playoff race.
Broncos Defense Presents Tough Challenge
The Broncos defense will present a tough challenge for the Bengals’ offense. The Broncos have allowed just 18.7 points per game this season, which is the second-fewest in the NFL. The Broncos have also recorded 34 sacks, which is tied for the fifth-most in the league. The Bengals will need to protect Burrow and give him time to find his receivers, including Higgins, if they want to have success against the Broncos.
Higgins’ Status a Game-Time Decision
While Higgins has been activated from the injury report, his status for Saturday’s game is still somewhat uncertain. Higgins was limited in practice on Thursday and did not participate in Friday’s walkthrough. The Bengals will likely make a game-time decision on Higgins’ availability based on how he feels during pregame warm-ups.
Conclusion
The Cincinnati Bengals are hoping that the return of Tee Higgins will help them get back on track and make a push for the playoffs. Higgins is a key part of the Bengals’ offense, and his presence will be a major boost to quarterback Joe Burrow and the rest of the team. The Bengals will need to play their best game of the season on Saturday if they want to beat the Broncos and keep their playoff hopes alive.