Is Tee Higgins playing tonight? Bengals WR's status revealed for Week 3 Monday Night Football game

Tee Higgins has missed the first two games of the 2024 NFL season due to a hamstring injury. The wide receiver has been an asset for the Bengals since entering the league in 2020, racking up over 600 receiving yards as a primarily second option behind Ja'Marr Chase.

Ahead of the Bengals' Monday Night Football game against the Washington Commanders, let's examine whether Tee Higgins will be available to make his season debut.

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Is Tee Higgins playing tonight?

According to Bengals coach Zac Taylor, Tee Higgins "feels great, can go 100 percent." Hence, barring any unforeseen events, Higgins will play tonight's game against the Washington Commanders.

The pacey wide receiver returned to practice as a limited participant on Thursday and was on the pitch on Friday. He also participated fully in Saturday's training session, the last before his team's MNF showdown with the Washington Commanders.

Tee Higgins spoke to the press on Friday and sounded optimistic about returning to action. He said:

"Obviously, unfortunately, with the injury, I sat out the first two weeks but am finally ready to get my feet wet this season and ready to go."

His return will be a big plus for the Bengals, who aim to get their first win of the 2024 regular season.

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How do you watch Cincinnati Bengals vs. Washington Commanders?

The Cincinnati Bengals and Washington Commanders face off at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, Ohio. The game begins at 8:20 p.m. ET on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024.

Here's what you need to know about how to watch the game:

• Date: Monday, Sept. 23, 2024
• Live stream: FuboTV and DAZN
• Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
• TV: ABC
• Venue: Paycor Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio

The Cincinnati Bengals haven't had the most ideal start to the 2024 NFL season. Joe Burrow and Co. have lost their first two games to the Green Bay Packers and Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs loss was particularly heartbreaking, as the Bengals lost by the narrowest of margins, so they will look to bounce back against the Commanders in Week 3.

The Commanders have started the regular season with a 1-1 record. Jayden Daniels and Co. are fresh off a Week 2 win over the New York Giants. It was a significantly better performance than their opening-week showing against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which saw them swatted away by the NFC hopefuls.

Tonight's game could be interesting, as the two teams have contrasting styles of play. The Bengals like to air out the ball, while the Commanders are more run-oriented now. While the Bengals will look get their first win of the season, the Commanders will strive to pile on the misery for Burrow and Co.