Speculation Over Key Bengals Player’s Game Time Availability
Recent developments have raised concerns about the availability of one of Bengals’ top receivers for their looming Sunday game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Sources hinted on Saturday night that wide receiver Tee Higgins might miss the game due to a quadriceps problem that surfaced on Friday.
Higgins’ Game Time Decision Amidst Pessimistic Expectations
Despite Higgins’ stellar performance in recent weeks, his participation in the home game is doubtful. Notably, he has racked up 75 or more receiving yards in the last three games, playing a crucial part in the Bengals’ consecutive victories over the New York Giants and the Cleveland Browns.
Recent Injury Adds to Higgins’ Troubled Start to the Season
The fifth-year Clemson alumnus had been enjoying a trouble-free run until Friday, when he was restricted during the team’s practice and subsequently listed as questionable for Sunday’s game. This comes after Higgins missed the first two games of the season due to a soft-tissue injury.
Despite a smooth preseason training, Higgins suffered a hamstring injury just days before the season opener against the New England Patriots. This resulted in him missing the first game and the ensuing Kansas City clash in Week 2.
Higgins’ Impressive Season Stats Despite Setbacks
Despite the injury hiccups, Higgins has posted impressive stats in his five games this season. He boasts 29 receptions, 341 receiving yards, and two touchdowns, demonstrating his importance to the Bengals’ offensive unit.