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All Yahoo Fantasy Football insights about Tee Higgins
PositiveValueOct 28, 2026
Tee Higgins was recommended as a player to buy in the previous week's article.PositiveProjectionOct 27, 2026
Higgins is on pace for 1,618 receiving yards and is the WR5 this month on WR16 usage. His tape is the best it's ever been, operating as a real deal No. 1 target on intermediate breaking routes on top of his signature catch-point moments near the sideline. He was outstanding against the Ravens' loaded secondary last week, finishing as WR2 overall with 148 yards. He had a 3rd-and-3 slant win that twisted up a press corner, stacked Nate Wiggins on a go ball up the sideline, stole a dig route by coming back to the ball against a zone LB, and scored from the No. 3 spot in a trips set on a skinny post against Kyle Hamilton—a position he'd been placed in just 14 times in his NFL career and the first time this entire season. Cincinnati leads the entire NFL with a 65% neutral pass rate and in success rate on throws of 10+ air yards, supporting his elite production.PositiveValueOct 26, 2026
Higgins is consistently underrated and it's happening again in 2026. Since 2024 with Joe Burrow, Higgins has averaged 17.3 PPR PPG, which would rank as WR6. This season, he's just inside the top-10 for both half-PPR and PPR leagues, which is more impressive with only two touchdowns so far. In the last two seasons, Higgins' red-zone ability has propelled him to a 10.1% touchdown-per-target rate, but he's currently at only 4.0% in 2026, suggesting significant upside as his TD rate normalizes.PositiveProjectionOct 22, 2026
Higgins projects for 69.5 receiving yards and is ranked WR17 overall. Fresh off a bye, he should be ready after a minor injury scare heading into Week 5, which was his worst game and usage of the last 10 games. He remains WR20 on WR20 usage this season, establishing his floor baseline; he's had stretches with Joe Burrow inside the top 10 before. The Bengals offense has returned to shotgun spread style after failing to gain ground in a more balanced, under-center approach, which is good for Higgins' outlook. Baltimore ranks 14th in half PPR points allowed to WRs at 27.4 per game and has conceded substantial production to opposing boundary targets (Drake London: 7 catches, 118 yards in Week 5; Carnell Tate: 145 yards on 9 receptions in Week 4). Higgins' 72% WR target share on throws between 5-15 air yards leads his distribution; Baltimore ranks seventh-worst in half PPR points allowed to this intermediate zone (16.4 per game). Bengals are 2.5-point road underdogs with 23.5-point implied total (15th).PositiveValueOct 21, 2026
Ranked at $22 salary in the Legitimate Building Blocks tier.PositiveValueOct 21, 2026
Trade target after bye week to capitalize on full season-long value; despite disappointing last game before bye, Higgins had WR6 numbers in Week 4 and remains a consistent producer; over next 7 weeks has 7th-easiest fantasy schedule for wide receivers; not matchup-dependent with WR19 fantasy points per game, 9th-highest air yards share, and 7th in first downs per route run—indicators of productive fantasy receiver; ideal WR2 to plug in every week regardless of matchup.NegativeValueOct 21, 2026
Ranked 20th among wide receivers in rest-of-season trade value with a HALFPPR value of 37, positioning him as a lower-tier trade asset.NegativeRoleOct 20, 2026
Tee Higgins was unavailable for Josh Norris in Week 6 due to bye week, contributing to Norris' lopsided 137.40-90.28 loss to Hayden Winks in the expert league.PositiveRoleOct 20, 2026
Returning from bye week in Week 7, providing a top fantasy football starter option.PositiveMatchupOct 16, 2026
Higgins topped 90 receiving yards and a touchdown against Pittsburgh in Week 3, demonstrating elite production against the Steelers' pass defense despite Pittsburgh ranking 27th in WR half PPR points allowed at 22.3 per game.PositiveValueOct 14, 2026
Tee Higgins ranks third on the trade value chart at 36 points, positioning him as a top-tier fantasy asset with strong market valuation.NegativeValueOct 14, 2026
Ranked 22nd among wide receivers in rest-of-season trade value with a HALFPPR value of 36 and PPR value of 39; lower-mid-tier trade asset.PositiveProjectionOct 7, 2026
Higgins leads the Bengals with 25 catches and 401 receiving yards through four weeks, establishing himself as the team's top receiving target. He is one of the 15 highest-paid wide receivers in the NFL by average annual value and a 2020 second-round draft pick out of Clemson.NegativeInjuryOct 7, 2026
Higgins is dealing with an adductor injury sustained late in the Bengals' loss to Jacksonville and will be limited in practice heading into Week 5.PositiveValueOct 7, 2026
Ranked #19 among wide receivers in rest-of-season trade value with a HALFPPR value of 36 in the source's trade value chart, representing mid-tier asset status for trade negotiations.PositiveProjectionOct 6, 2026
Tee Higgins ranks eighteenth in winning percentage at 54.98% through four weeks for the Bengals.PositiveUsageOct 6, 2026
Tee Higgins posted a strong game for Josh Norris in Week 4, contributing to Norris's dominant 145.58-115.12 victory over Max Loeb.NegativeInjuryOct 6, 2026
Suffered an injury in Week 4 that drastically impacted offensive production and defensive points across the league.NegativeInjuryOct 6, 2026
Tee Higgins is among the major injuries impacting Week 5 fantasy lineups; the source identifies her as one of several big-name players who may miss time, driving waiver wire activity and forcing fantasy managers to make significant roster adjustments.NegativeInjuryOct 5, 2026
Higgins exited late in Week 4 with a groin injury; his status for Week 5's dream matchup against Miami is in doubt, with groin injuries typically requiring more recovery time than concussions.NegativeInjuryOct 5, 2026
Bengals WR exited late in Week 4 with a groin injury with TBD status.PositiveInjuryOct 5, 2026
Higgins is unlikely to play in Week 5 due to an adductor injury, which opens up target opportunities for other Bengals receivers like Mike Gesicki.NegativeInjuryOct 5, 2026
Higgins is dealing with an adductor injury that has put him on the doubtful side to suit up in Week 5, opening the door for Dohnte Meyers to see increased targets.NegativeInjuryOct 5, 2026
Higgins is dealing with an adductor injury that's put him on the doubtful side to suit up in Week 5.NegativeInjuryOct 5, 2026
Tee Higgins may miss Week 5, which would open the door for Dohnte Meyers to become a fun fill-in play versus the Dolphins.PositiveInjuryOct 4, 2026
Higgins became the target hog with Chase out, catching 11 passes for 157 yards with no touchdowns, but suffered an adductor injury on the final drive of the Bengals' Week 4 game against the Jaguars. The source notes there's a lot of Cincinnati stuff to unpack before they play at Miami next week.PositiveProjectionSep 30, 2026
Ranked 39th overall in Week 4 Flex rankings by USA TODAY Sports Fantasy projections using half-point PPR scoring; classified as a Tier 2 confidence pick.NegativeValueSep 30, 2026
Ranked #17 among all wide receivers in rest-of-season trade value with a HALFPPR value of 40, tied with George Pickens for lower-mid-tier trade asset status.PositiveMatchupSep 25, 2026
Higgins has feasted on the Steelers defense during his career, averaging over 70 yards and nearly a TD per game across his last four meetings with them.PositiveMatchupSep 25, 2026
Higgins has feasted on the Steelers defense during his career, averaging over 70 yards and nearly a TD per game across his last four meetings with them.PositiveProjectionSep 24, 2026
Higgins is averaging 105 air yards on a strong 25% target share through two weeks. The Bengals are first in neutral pass rate, so big games are coming. He's the WR12 in targets per game (8.0) and is 0-for with touchdowns—a positive regression candidate. He's the WR15 on WR10 usage since 2023 with Joe Burrow active. The Steelers are missing CB1 Joey Porter Jr., and the rest of the secondary is beatable. Higgins has seven games since 2022 against the Steelers with 85 yards per game, well above his career average. Cincy projects for 23.0 points (12th) despite being on the road.PositiveProjectionSep 24, 2026
Ranked 44th overall in Week 3 Flex rankings by projected fantasy points in half-point PPR scoring; listed as a Tier 2 confidence pick.PositiveProjectionSep 18, 2026
Ranked in the top tier of Week 2 WR rankings by Yahoo Fantasy Football analysts, indicating strong projected performance for the week.PositiveProjectionSep 18, 2026
Higgins failed to reach the end zone in Week 1 and posted a single-digit PPR result despite early-round ADP; the source notes a missed opportunity where Burrow turned down a throw to Higgins, suggesting offensive scheme changes and reduced target volume may limit her production early in the season.NegativeProjectionSep 17, 2026
Higgins had 19.5 average depth of target on six targets in Week 1, generating elite 117 air yards. Joe Burrow's under-center play-action looks are valuable; Burrow had 14.3 aDOT under center versus 6.3 aDOT in the gun with half-second quicker time to throw. Higgins is WR16 on WR24 usage since 2025 with Burrow in lineup, even better than 2024. However, this is a difficult spot: Burrow appears banged up, Texans were fifth-best defense against fantasy WRs last year with Pro Bowl-caliber secondary, and Cincy's team total is low at 22.0 points (19th). Projection: 55.5 receiving yards.PositiveMatchupSep 17, 2026
Higgins should exploit holes in the Texans' secondary in Week 2 alongside Joe Burrow, as Houston allowed Josh Allen 334 yards and two touchdowns in Week 1.NegativeValueSep 16, 2026
Ranked 22nd among wide receivers in rest-of-season trade value with a HALFPPR value of 31.NegativeProjectionSep 15, 2026
Ranked 25th among Week 2 wide receivers by the source, facing Cincinnati at Houston.PositiveMatchupSep 11, 2026
Higgins is WR14 on both Yahoo and ECR but projects as WR9 with a 14% boom rate and 47% hit rate against Tampa Bay. The source calls him a favorite receiver play on the list. He caught only 59 passes last season but finished with 846 yards and 11 touchdowns, showing he doesn't need massive volume to wreck a matchup. Tampa Bay allowed the 10th-most yards per target and 11th-most fantasy points per game to perimeter receivers, finishing 27th in pass defense (4,332 yards, 7.6 yards per attempt, 30 passing touchdowns). Todd Bowles blitzed on 35.1% of snaps last season, but Joe Burrow had a 115.8 passer rating when blitzed. Higgins averaged 2.20 yards per route run with Burrow from Weeks 14-18 and drew a 25.6% first-read share, creating isolation opportunities for him and Ja'Marr Chase when Tampa sends pressure.PositiveProjectionSep 9, 2026
Higgins has played 39 games with Joe Burrow healthy since 2022, averaging 12.3 half PPR points (WR13 per-game production) on WR14 usage. This season opener is against a pass-funnel Buccaneers defense that routinely allows opposing offenses to pass more than normal in neutral situations; Tampa Bay allowed the sixth-most receiving yards per game last year. Higgins has a great ceiling with the Bengals projected for 27.0 points (third most). Betting markets project him for 11.4 half PPR points and 60.5 receiving yards as an upside WR2.PositiveValueSep 7, 2026
Best-bargain receiver who possesses both a safe floor and high upside should JaMarr Chase miss time.NegativeInjurySep 4, 2026
Higgins has a heel issue heading into Week 1. The source notes we don't know much about this situation and its impact on Week 1, so early practice reports next week should be monitored for updates. For now, continue to draft her as you would.PositiveValueSep 3, 2026
Tee Higgins ranks right next to Jaylen Waddle in Joel Smyth's positional and big board rankings; Smyth prefers Higgins in half-PPR formats and considers both great picks for the early fourth round.NegativeValueSep 1, 2026
The source recommends Tee Higgins as a better third-round WR option than Rashee Rice, noting that while Higgins carries similar injury risk to Rice, she has overall less uncertainty and represents better value at that draft position.NegativeInjurySep 1, 2026
The source identifies Higgins as a risky Round 4 option, noting he has 12 missed games in the past three seasons, creating durability concerns compared to safer alternatives like Javonte Williams.PositiveProjectionAug 31, 2026
Higgins is a key receiver in Cincinnati's fun offense; Cincinnati's home opener with Tampa Bay has a 50.5 point total, the highest in Week 1, and the Bengals ranked 29th in DVOA against the pass, meaning all play calls work in Cincinnati.NegativeValueAug 31, 2026
The source identifies Higgins as part of a terrific tier of wide receivers in Round 4 but prefers Zay Flowers ahead of her and other options like Rashee Rice, Jaylen Waddle, and Tetairoa McMillan.NegativeRoleAug 28, 2026
Confirmed out for Bengals preseason finale Friday; no starters will see action.NegativeRoleAug 28, 2026
Confirmed out for Philadelphia Eagles preseason Week 3; will be rested ahead of Week 1.NegativeRoleAug 26, 2026
Used as an example of a WR who sometimes outshines Ja'Marr Chase; source notes that one-game blips don't count as role changes, but multi-game adjustments in totem pole positioning would indicate instability, suggesting WR roles are less stable than commonly assumed.PositiveProjectionAug 26, 2026
Higgins is a No. 2 wide receiver in the NFL but one of the premier second-fiddles who can push right up to the line of being a WR1. For many teams, he would be their best option. He would have amazing contingent value if Chase ever missed games.PositiveProjectionAug 26, 2026
When Burrow has been on the field the last two seasons, Higgins averages 14.1 points per game and 2.01 yards per route run, which would vault him to WR7 and 19th in those stats respectively. The ecosystem is right for this vertical X-receiver archetype.PositiveUsageAug 26, 2026
As long as Chase is active, Higgins is unlikely to ever hit the target share ceiling needed to compete for WR1 title. When Higgins and Chase have been on the field together the last two years, Higgins has a 17.2% target share to 29.9% for Chase, establishing a clear WR1/WR2 hierarchy.PositiveRoleAug 26, 2026
Higgins was drafted as the FLEX in this mock. The source notes the Bengals are one of those destination teams with very little usage competition outside Higgins, Ja'Marr Chase, and Chase Brown, making it an attractive tight-usage-tree offense for fantasy purposes.PositiveRoleAug 25, 2026
Tee Higgins is one of two star receivers in Cincinnati's narrow-usage offense; almost the entire offense will be funneled through Higgins, Ja'Marr Chase, and Chase Brown, making Higgins a primary target in a high-volume passing attack.PositiveValueAug 24, 2026
The source prefers Tee Higgins over Travis Etienne Jr. in Round 6 of a late-pick Superflex draft strategy, positioning her as better value than the running back in that round.PositiveValueAug 14, 2026
Tee Higgins is cited by Josh Norris as one of the enticing Round 3 and 4 wide receivers available at pick 35, representing the cluster of high-value receivers that makes the RB-RB-WR-WR strategy work this year.NegativeProjectionAug 12, 2026
Drafted at 3.9 in this full-PPR mock draft, indicating Round 3 value for the wide receiver.NegativeProjectionAug 12, 2026
Classified as a mid-range WR2 in the Bengals' receiving depth chart.PositiveProjectionAug 12, 2026
Ranked tenth in the source's top-12 wide receiver rankings, reflecting elite tier status.PositiveProjectionAug 11, 2026
Tee Higgins is placed in Tier 3 and is identified as still in her prime with a runway to dominating targets on an efficient offense. The tier focuses on receivers showing flashes of target-earning skill early in their careers, a predictor of true No. 1 receiver potential.NegativeValueAug 9, 2026
JJ Zachariason recommends Tee Higgins as a superior third-round WR option to Rashee Rice, noting that Higgins carries similar injury risk to Rice but offers more upside and less uncertainty.NegativeValueAug 6, 2026
Higgins is listed as one of the worst WR values by fantasy points over replacement at 32nd ADP vs. 41st projected overall, making her overpriced relative to projected finish.PositiveValueAug 5, 2026
Higgins is featured as a tertiary WR in both the Zero RB and Hero RB strategy examples, selected at 3.08 ADP. The source uses him as a consistent WR anchor across multiple roster constructions.PositiveRoleAug 4, 2026
Higgins remains one of Joe Burrow's two favorite targets in Cincinnati's potent passing attack, with a large majority of the Bengals' offensive production running through him and Ja'Marr Chase.PositiveProjectionAug 3, 2026
With Joe Burrow healthy since 2022, Higgins has averaged 14.9 PPR points (WR14 per-game production) on WR15 usage. He's leading in success rate on his targets since 2022 when Burrow is healthy. In six games without Ja'Marr Chase since 2022, Higgins averaged 18.1 PPR points (WR4 per-game), demonstrating significant upside when Chase is unavailable.PositiveProjectionAug 3, 2026
Higgins has played 39 games with Joe Burrow healthy since 2022, averaging 14.9 PPR points (WR14 per-game production on WR15 usage). Even though he's a vertical ball winner, Higgins is actually leading in success rate on his targets since 2022 when Burrow is healthy. The 6'4" X-receiver also played six games without Ja'Marr Chase since 2022, averaging 18.1 PPR points in them (WR4 per-game production).PositiveProjectionJul 29, 2026
Higgins is included in Tier III as a borderline WR1/2, and the source plans to pepper receivers in this tier in Rounds 3-5 and with decent dollars in auctions, indicating confidence in the value proposition.NegativeInjuryJul 29, 2026
Higgins missed at least five games across 2024-2025 as part of a broader trend of high-end receiver injuries that has been rough the past two seasons.PositiveRoleNo date
Higgins is healthy heading into 2026 alongside Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase on the Bengals, who project fourth in points in betting markets. The Bengals defense also added pieces this offseason.