The Cincinnati Bengals could be without one of their key players on Sunday.
Zac Taylor’s team is getting ready to face a tough opponent like the Philadelphia Eagles, but they could be shorthanded on offense.
As pointed out by Kelsey Conway on X, star WR Tee Higgins is unlikely to suit up after sustaining a quad injury during practice.
As it stands right now, it doesn’t look good for #Bengals WR Tee Higgins in his chance to play today vs. the Eagles after suffering a quad injury in practice on Friday, a source tells me. @Enquirer
— Kelsey Conway (@KelseyLConway) October 27, 2024
Higgins was fully expected to play until Friday when he popped up on the injury report as a limited participant.
He was reportedly running routes when he pulled his quad.
The Bengals star has already missed a couple of games this season, and his team lost both of them.
He began the season on the shelf with a hamstring injury.
So far, he’s logged 29 receptions for 341 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
The Bengals have gotten back on track after starting the season with a 0-3 record, winning three of their last four games.
Needless to say, a lot of that has had to do with Higgins.
Joe Burrow has been stellar as per usual this season, but the team’s defense has left plenty to be desired.
The Eagles, on the other hand, are sitting on a 4-2 record, but their play on the field hasn’t always resembled that.
They haven’t looked like the dominant outfit they once were, and some analysts believe their record is rather fluky.
The Bengals are 2.5-point home favorites ahead of kickoff, and it’ll be interesting to see how Higgins’ availability — or lack thereof — impacts the flow of the offense.
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