Tee Higgins injury update: Latest on Bengals WR's status for Week 3 fantasy football

Modified Sep 19, 2024 18:06 GMT

Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins (Syndication: The Enquirer - Source: Imagn)

Tee Higgins has been in the spotlight for the Cincinnati Bengals ahead of their Week 3 clash against the Washington Commanders on Monday night.

The wideout, who is yet to play this season due to a hamstring injury, could make his season debut against the Commanders and fantasy managers are eager to know his status.

Tee Higgins injury update: What happened to Bengals WR?

Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins - Source: Imagn

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Tee Higgins will return to full practice on Thursday, per Bengals coach Zac Taylor. This is great news for fantasy managers who are looking to play the Bengals wideout.

Although Higgins is not confirmed to play against Washington in Week 3, there are signs that he could return to action after recovering from a hamstring injury that kept him out for the two Cincinnati games this season.

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Higgins reportedly suffered his hamstring injury on September 5, just a few days before the Bengals began their regular season. His injury ended up being more severe than anticipated, which forced him to sit out Cincinnati's 16-10 loss against the New England Patriots in Week 1 and the 26-25 defeat against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 2.

The Bengals will hope that Higgins' hamstring woes are now behind him heading into their Week 3 game against the Commanders at Paycor Stadium on Monday. Cincinnati is yet to win a game this season and Higgins' availability for its next game could be a big boost for the team to end its drought.

The Bengals drafted Higgins in the second round in 2020 and the wideout has become a key member of the team's offense. He has racked up 3,684 yards on 257 receptions and caught 24 touchdowns in his time with the team, forging an excellent partnership with quarterback Joe Burrow.