2 min read • January 05, 2025
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In the Cincinnati Bengals' crucial Week 18 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, wide receiver Tee Higgins sustained injuries that could impact his availability for future games if the Bengals make the playoffs.
Higgins, who had been managing knee and ankle issues leading up to the game, aggravated these injuries during the contest. He was listed as Questionable but did not return. Prior to his exit, he recorded four receptions for 53 yards.
After the game, Fox Sports' Jordan Schultz reported that Higgins stated he has been paying through a high-ankle sprain.
Higgins' performance has been instrumental to the Bengals' offense this season. In the previous week's victory over the Denver Broncos, he delivered an exceptional performance with 11 catches for 131 yards and three touchdowns, including the game-winning score in overtime.
The Bengals' medical team will likely conduct further evaluations to determine the severity of Higgins' injuries. His health is crucial as the Bengals aim to secure a playoff berth, following their win last night, today the need losses by both the Denver Broncos and Miami Dolphins.
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