The Cincinnati Bengals are struggling without star wide receiver Tee Higgins, having lost all three games this season in which he hasn’t played. Unfortunately, this week’s injury report offers little hope for his availability in the upcoming Week 9 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Higgins has missed practice this week due to a quad injury he sustained last week, which kept him sidelined during Cincinnati’s Week 8 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. He did not participate in practices on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, and is officially listed as doubtful for the game against the Raiders. The Bengals are eager for Higgins to recover before Sunday, as he has been vital to the team’s offensive success this season, recording 29 catches for 341 yards and three touchdowns in five games. His ability to draw defensive attention also benefits teammates like Ja’Marr Chase.
Quarterback Joe Burrow emphasized the urgency of the situation, labeling the upcoming game as a “must-win.” “We’re 3-5, and if we drop to 3-6, we’ll have to basically win out to make the playoffs,” Burrow said. “The urgency is high every week from here on out, and we understand the challenge ahead.”
Having Higgins on the field significantly increases Cincinnati’s chances of victory, so Bengals fans are hopeful for his return.
