Is Tee Higgins playing tonight? Latest on Bengals WR for Week 3 NFL preseason vs Colts

Unfortunately, head coach Zac Taylor has announced that the starters will not play in the Cincinnati Bengals' preseason finale against the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday, August 22. This will disappoint supporters eager to see their team's starters in action.

This implies that wideout Tee Higgins, as well as quarterback Joe Burrow, defensive end Trey Hendrickson, cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt, and other key Bengals players won't be on display on Thursday night at Paycor Stadium.

When asked if he expected to start any first-team players against the Colts, Taylor said, "I don't," on Tuesday.

Tee Higgins and other first-team players were all in action during the team's joint practice with the Colts in Cincinnati on Tuesday, but Taylor will not play them on Thursday.

Fans hoping to watch Tee Higgins in action one last time in the preseason may be a little disappointed by the news that the wideout won't play on Thursday, but it's actually not shocking that the coach has decided to leave him out. Ultimately, the primary objective of the preseason is to give more opportunity for some of the younger players.

Higgins played in the Bengals' 17-14 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 1 of preseason. He scored a touchdown in the opening drive of the first quarter of that game at Paycor Stadium.

The next opportunity for Bengals fans to witness Tee Higgins in action is Sunday, September 8, when Cincinnati kicks off its regular season against the New England Patriots.

NFL Preseason Week 3: How to watch Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts?

The Cincinnati Bengals' preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts will kick off on Thursday, Aug. 22 at 8 p.m. ET from Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Fans who subscribe to Amazon Prime can watch the game without any issues as it will be nationally televised on the platform. If you don't already have an Amazon Prime membership, you can register now and get a free 30-day trial.

Al Michaels will call the plays, while Kirk Herbstreit will give color analysis for the game. Kaylee Hartung will provide sideline commentary for the game.

Bengals fans in the Cincinnati area can watch the game on WXIX-TV (FOX Ch. 19) as an alternative option, according to the team's website.

The Bengals and Colts last played each other in a preseason game in 2019. The Colts won that game, which was played in Cincinnati, 13-6. The last time the two teams played in the regular season, the outcome was different. The Bengals prevailed 34-14 in their matchup during the regular season in December 2023.

The Bengals vs. Colts game is also available to stream on major streaming services like NFL+, Sling TV, and FuboTV for fans who don't want to watch on Amazon Prime.

Below are all the details you need to watch the game:

Date and Time: Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 08:00 p.m. ET

Location: Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio

Network: Amazon Prime

Live stream: FuboTV, SlingTV

Announcers: Al Michaels (Play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (color analyst), Kaylee Hartung (sideline commentator)