The Cincinnati Bengals had their hearts broken last week after losing to the Kansas City Chiefs. As a result, the Chiefs clinched the AFC West and the Bengals were eliminated from playoff contention. Now, the Bengals have received unfortunate news on one of their star players to close out the 2023 NFL season.
Tee Higgins Is Doubtful in Week 18
According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins is doubtful to play on Sunday against the Cleveland Browns. Considering the Bengals are already eliminated from playoff contention, they will likely play it safe with Higgins and end his season early. Now, Higgins has to hope he makes a full recovery from this injury in the offseason.
Cincinnati Bengals Moving Forward
What does this mean for the Cincinnati Bengals? Truthfully, not much. This injury is not likely to linger into 2024 and this is essentially a meaningless game for both the Bengals and the Browns.
Plus, there is doubt as to whether Higgins will even be on the team next season. It only has implications for people in fantasy football championships as well as those with betting interests in this game. Now, people with those types of interests can take this information as they please.
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