Tee Higgins Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 27
- Height / weight
- 6'4", 220 lb
- Experience
- 7th season
- Drafted
- 2020 R2, #33
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 14.8
- Pos rank
- WR18
- Rostered
- 99%
Week 4 vs. Jaguars, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 18th vs. WRs, neutral
Tee Higgins Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
14.8 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Starter
Trend
Stable
Tee Higgins's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: two mid-range starts and one bust. The next four matchups include one of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 1, Win,vs TB,8.9,WR42
- Week 2, Win,at HOU,14.5,WR19
- Week 3, Loss,at PIT,21.0,WR8
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,vs JAX,NeutralJaguars vs. WRs
- Week 5, Oct 11,at MIA,ToughDolphins vs. WRs
- Week 6,Bye,No game
- Week 7, Oct 25,at BAL,FavorableRavens vs. WRs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to WRs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Tee Higgins?
Higgins is averaging 14.8 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 14 catches for 244 yards and 1 TD on 23 targets. That ranks WR18, which makes him a weekly starter in 12-team leagues.
His yards per target (10.6) is in the 81st percentile among WRs, the best of his efficiency marks; his catch rate (60.9%) is the weakest, in the 44th. His quarterback has been Joe Burrow.
His best week was WR8 in Week 3 at the Steelers (21.0 points); his worst, WR42 in Week 1 against the Buccaneers (8.9). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Ravens (6th vs. WRs) in Week 7 and the Falcons (3rd vs. WRs) in Week 9.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Higgins ranks among all WRs in Redraft Command.
What's Driving His Production
Percentile vs. every WR with at least 12 targets in 2026. The line marks the league median.
Target share
22.5%52nd percentile, about average
Yards per target
10.681st percentile, above average
Catch rate
60.9%44th percentile, about average
Fantasy points per target
1.9363rd percentile, about average
Tee Higgins 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Buccaneers | W 33–27 | 8.9 | WR42 |
| 2 | @ Texans | W 20–6 | 14.5 | WR19 |
| 3 | @ Steelers | L 27–30 | 21.0 | WR8 |
| Total | 2–1 | 44.4 | WR18 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CIN | 3 | 23 | 14 | 244 | 1 | 44.4 | 14.8 | — |
| 2025 | CIN | 15 | 98 | 59 | 846 | 11 | 211.6 | 14.1 | WR15 |
| 2024 | CIN | 12 | 109 | 73 | 911 | 10 | 222.1 | 18.5 | WR17 |
| 2023 | CIN | 12 | 76 | 42 | 656 | 5 | 137.6 | 11.5 | WR51 |
| 2022 | CIN | 17 | 110 | 75 | 1,042 | 7 | 223.2 | 13.1 | WR18 |
| Career | 89 | 634 | 404 | 5,698 | 46 | 1250.6 | 14.1 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
The 2024 line is the dream upside, when 0.526 EPA per play and a 63.3% success rate carried 73 catches in 12 games. Behind him on the depth chart: Colbie Young. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has not missed a game this season. Career games missed to injury: 12. Injury history
- 2025head2 games
- 2024quad3 games
- 2024hamstring2 games
- 2023hamstring1 game
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Tee Higgins Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Tee Higgins in Week 4?
Tee Higgins is a weekly starter in 12-team leagues for Week 4 against the Jaguars, as the WR18 in PPR total points this season (14.8 a game). The Jaguars rank 18th in PPR points allowed to WRs, a neutral matchup. Get the start/sit call for Higgins.
How many fantasy points is Tee Higgins averaging in 2026?
Tee Higgins is averaging 14.8 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 44.4 points across 3 games. His last game produced 21.0 points.
Where does Tee Higgins rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Tee Higgins ranks WR18 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him a weekly starter in 12-team leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Tee Higgins worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Tee Higgins is a weekly starter in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 99% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Tee Higgins's fantasy football role?
Tee Higgins is the Bengals' starting WR, with Colbie Young behind him. He is averaging 7.7 targets a game, on 78% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Tee Higgins's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Tee Higgins's next three games are Week 4 vs. the Jaguars (18th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral), Week 5 at the Dolphins (28th in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough) and Week 7 at the Ravens (6th in PPR points allowed to WRs, favorable). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Tee Higgins been in fantasy football this season?
Tee Higgins has finished as a top-12 WR in 1 of his 3 games this season and outside the top 36 in 1. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 6.1 points around his 14.8-point average.
What is Tee Higgins's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Tee Higgins's floor has been 8.9 PPR points (Week 1, WR42) and his ceiling 21.0 (Week 3, WR8). His median week has been 14.5 points. See Higgins's full game log.
Tee Higgins 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Cincinnati BengalsTouchdowns account for 14% of his fantasy production, so his weekly output leans on volume more than scoring.
Receiving
- Rec
- 14
- Yards
- 244
- TD
- 1
- Targets
- 23
17.4 Y/R60.9% Catch %
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 44.4
- Pos rank
- WR18
21.0 Best Week 3 @ PIT8.9 Worst Week 1 vs TB
Advanced Receiving Stats
Higgins is a downfield target (13.6 yards per target last season), with a 22.5% target share this season.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 14 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards per target | 10.6 | 78th | 8.8 | 77th |
| Fantasy points per target | 1.32 | 66th | 1.57 | 97th |
| Yards per route run | — | — | 1.64 | 57th |
| YAC per reception | 4.7 | 68th | 2.9 | 29th |
| Catch rate | 60.9% | 48th | 59.5% | 33rd |
| Usage | ||||
| Target share | 22.5% | 72nd | 15.6% | 62nd |
| Snap share | 79.0% | 72nd | 80.5% | 76th |
| Air-yards share | 45.9% | 96th | 26.7% | 74th |
| Red-zone targets | 1 | 20th | 12 | 67th |
| Route participation | — | — | 75.0% | 70th |
| Style | ||||
| Average depth of target | 13.1 | 67th | 13.6 | 83rd |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 102 qualified WRs · 2025 (14 games, weeks 1–17) among 116. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Profile: Higgins commands air yards and gains a lot per target, but gets few red-zone targets and adds little after the catch.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 7.7 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
14.8
Fantasy PPG
7.7
Targets/g
81
Rec yds/g
Tee Higgins career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 23 | 14 | 244 | 1 | 0 | 44.4 | 14.8 | — |
| 2025 | 15 | 98 | 59 | 846 | 11 | 0 | 211.6 | 14.1 | WR15 |
| 2024 | 12 | 109 | 73 | 911 | 10 | 0 | 222.1 | 18.5 | WR17 |
| 2023 | 12 | 76 | 42 | 656 | 5 | 0 | 137.6 | 11.5 | WR51 |
| 2022 | 17 | 110 | 75 | 1,042 | 7 | 0 | 223.2 | 13.1 | WR18 |
| 2021 | 14 | 110 | 74 | 1,091 | 6 | 0 | 218.1 | 15.6 | WR24 |
| 2020 | 16 | 108 | 67 | 908 | 6 | 28 | 193.6 | 12.1 | WR28 |
| Career | 89 | 634 | 404 | 5,698 | 46 | 28 | 1250.6 | 14.1 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
14.1
Career PPG
89 games over 7 seasons
86%
Availability
Share of team games he played
43%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 WR
9.0
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, moderate
Higgins has averaged 14.1 fantasy points per game over 89 games and 7 seasons, without a top-12 finish.
So far in 2026 he is at 14.8 per game, up 0.7 from 2025. Volume is the driver: 7.7 targets a game against 6.5. His quarterback this season has been Joe Burrow.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Higgins's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 1,091Rec yards2021
- 11Rec TD2025
- 223.2Fantasy pts2022 · WR18
- 5,698Career rec yds2020–2026
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Tee Higgins Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Tee Higgins have in 2026?
Tee Higgins has 44.4 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 14.8 per game across 3 games. That total ranks WR18 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Tee Higgins have this season?
Tee Higgins has 244 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 14 catches and 23 targets. His high was 95 yards, in Week 2 at the Texans.
How many receptions does Tee Higgins have this season?
Tee Higgins has 14 receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 4.7 a game, on 23 targets. His high was 6 catches, in Week 3 at the Steelers.
How many targets does Tee Higgins have this season?
Tee Higgins has drawn 23 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 7.7 a game, and caught 61% of them. His high was 10 targets, in Week 2 at the Texans.
How many receiving touchdowns does Tee Higgins have this season?
Tee Higgins has 1 receiving touchdown in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Tee Higgins averaging?
Tee Higgins is averaging 81.3 receiving yards per game in 2026, 244 yards across 3 games.
How many yards per reception is Tee Higgins averaging?
Tee Higgins is averaging 17.4 yards per reception in 2026, 244 yards on 14 catches.
How many games has Tee Higgins played in 2026?
Tee Higgins has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Tee Higgins's stats last season?
In 2025, Tee Higgins caught 59 of 98 targets for 846 yards and 11 touchdowns in 15 games. That was 211.6 PPR points (14.1 per game), a WR15 finish.
What are Tee Higgins's career NFL stats?
Across 7 seasons and 89 games, Tee Higgins has 404 catches for 5,698 yards and 46 touchdowns, for 1250.6 PPR fantasy points (14.1 per game).
How many touchdowns does Tee Higgins have in his career?
Tee Higgins has 46 touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 46 receiving, over 89 games.
How many career receiving yards does Tee Higgins have?
Tee Higgins has 5,698 career receiving yards over 7 seasons, on 404 catches.
Tee Higgins Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
14.8
Targets/g
7.7
Rec/g
4.7
Rec yds/g
81.3
Yds/rec
17.4
Across 3 games in 2026, Tee Higgins has averaged 7.7 targets, 4.7 receptions and 14.8 PPR fantasy points per game. Tee Higgins has finished as a top-12 WR in 1 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 2. The best week was Week 3 against PIT (21.0 points); the lowest was Week 1 against TB (8.9).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TB27th | W 33-27 | 8.9 | 6 | 3 | 59 | 0 | 19.7 | WR42 |
Week 1 · TB · W 33-27 · 8.9 pts
How the 8.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | HOU3rd | W 20-6 | 14.5 | 10 | 5 | 95 | 0 | 19.0 | WR19 |
Week 2 · HOU · W 20-6 · 14.5 pts
How the 14.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | PIT22nd | L 27-30 | 21.0 | 7 | 6 | 90 | 1 | 15.0 | WR8 |
Week 3 · PIT · L 27-30 · 21.0 pts
How the 21.0 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Two WR1 weeks and one bust. For a wide receiver ranked WR18 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a top-24 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
WR1 week at Pittsburgh
6/7, 90 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week at Houston
5/10, 95 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his current season average.
Held in check by Tampa Bay
3/6, 59 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (14.8)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Cincinnati Bengals vs Jacksonville Jaguars
View matchup — Cincinnati Bengals vs Miami Dolphins
View matchup — Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens
View matchup — Cincinnati Bengals vs Tennessee Titans
Tee Higgins Game Log 2023
Games played
12
FPTS/G (PPR)
11.5
Targets/g
6.3
Rec/g
3.5
Rec yds/g
54.7
Yds/rec
15.6
Across 12 games in 2023, Tee Higgins has averaged 6.3 targets, 3.5 receptions and 11.5 PPR fantasy points per game. Tee Higgins has finished as a top-12 WR in 4 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 4. The best week was Week 2 against BAL (28.9 points); the lowest was Week 1 against CLE (0.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CLE30th | L 3-24 | 0.0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | WR130 |
Week 1 · CLE · L 3-24 · 0.0 pts
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| 2 | BAL26th | L 24-27 | 28.9 | 12 | 8 | 89 | 2 | 11.1 | WR4 |
Week 2 · BAL · L 24-27 · 28.9 pts
How the 28.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | LAR8th | W 19-16 | 4.1 | 8 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 10.5 | WR83 |
Week 3 · LAR · W 19-16 · 4.1 pts
How the 4.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | TEN7th | L 3-27 | 3.9 | 4 | 2 | 19 | 0 | 9.5 | WR83 |
Week 4 · TEN · L 3-27 · 3.9 pts
How the 3.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 6 | SEA12th | W 17-13 | 4.0 | 4 | 2 | 20 | 0 | 10.0 | WR78 |
Week 6 · SEA · W 17-13 · 4.0 pts
How the 4.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | Bye week | ||||||||
| 8 | SF16th | W 31-17 | 11.9 | 6 | 5 | 69 | 0 | 13.8 | WR37 |
Week 8 · SF · W 31-17 · 11.9 pts
How the 11.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | BUF27th | W 24-18 | 19.0 | 9 | 8 | 110 | 0 | 13.8 | WR8 |
Week 9 · BUF · W 24-18 · 19.0 pts
How the 19.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 10 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 11 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 12 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 13 | JAX10th | W 34-31 | 6.6 | 3 | 3 | 36 | 0 | 12.0 | WR47 |
Week 13 · JAX · W 34-31 · 6.6 pts
How the 6.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | IND18th | W 34-14 | 9.2 | 4 | 2 | 72 | 0 | 36.0 | WR38 |
Week 14 · IND · W 34-14 · 9.2 pts
How the 9.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | MIN4th | W 27-24 | 22.1 | 8 | 4 | 61 | 2 | 15.3 | WR10 |
Week 15 · MIN · W 27-24 · 22.1 pts
How the 22.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | PIT13th | L 11-34 | 25.0 | 8 | 5 | 140 | 1 | 28.0 | WR10 |
Week 16 · PIT · L 11-34 · 25.0 pts
How the 25.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | KC28th | L 17-25 | 2.9 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 19.0 | WR82 |
Week 17 · KC · L 17-25 · 2.9 pts
How the 2.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | Did not play | ||||||||
Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2023: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Four WR1 weeks and eight busts. For a wide receiver who finished WR41 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a top-5 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Wk 1 WR130 · Wk 2 WR4 · Wk 3 WR83 · Wk 4 WR83 · Wk 6 WR78 · Wk 8 WR37 · Wk 9 WR8 · Wk 13 WR47 · Wk 14 WR38 · Wk 15 WR10 · Wk 16 WR10 · Wk 17 WR82
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Kansas City
1/2, 19 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week at Pittsburgh
5/8, 140 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week vs. Minnesota
4/8, 61 yds, 2 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Indianapolis
2/4, 72 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Jacksonville
3/3, 36 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week vs. Buffalo
8/9, 110 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by San Francisco
5/6, 69 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
Held in check by Seattle
2/4, 20 yds.
Just 5.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Tennessee
2/4, 19 yds.
Just 4.8 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by the Rams
2/8, 21 yds.
Just 2.6 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Season high in a loss
8/12, 89 yds, 2 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Cleveland
0/8, 0 yds.
Just 0.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
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Tee Higgins Game Log FAQ
How did Tee Higgins do in his last game?
Tee Higgins scored 21.0 PPR points in Week 3 at the Steelers, a 30–27 loss, a WR8 finish. He caught 6 of 7 targets for 90 yards and 1 touchdown. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Tee Higgins score in his last game?
Tee Higgins scored 21.0 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 at the Steelers, a WR8 finish for the week. That was 6.2 above his season average of 14.8.
How many receiving yards did Tee Higgins have in his last game?
Tee Higgins had 90 receiving yards on 6 catches in Week 3 at the Steelers, from 7 targets.
How many touchdowns did Tee Higgins score in his last game?
Tee Higgins scored 1 touchdown in Week 3 at the Steelers: 0 rushing and 1 receiving.
How many receptions did Tee Higgins have in his last game?
Tee Higgins caught 6 of 7 targets for 90 yards in Week 3 at the Steelers.
What were Tee Higgins's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 at the Texans, a 20–6 win, Tee Higgins caught 5 of 10 targets for 95 yards. That was 14.5 PPR points, a WR19 finish.
What was Tee Higgins's best game this season?
Tee Higgins's best 2026 game was Week 3 at the Steelers: 21.0 PPR points, a WR8 finish. He caught 6 of 7 targets for 90 yards and 1 touchdown.
What was Tee Higgins's worst game this season?
Tee Higgins's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 1 against the Buccaneers: 8.9 PPR points, a WR42 finish. He caught 3 of 6 targets for 59 yards.
How many games has Tee Higgins scored a touchdown in this season?
Tee Higgins has scored a touchdown in 1 of his 3 games this season, most recently in Week 3.
Can I see Tee Higgins's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Higgins's weekly results from any season from 2020 through 2025.
Tee Higgins Rest-of-Season Outlook
Downfield WR2 every week
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished WR15 last season at 14.1 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's WR18 at 14.8 PPR points per game, against 14.1 over 15 games last season (WR15). The role is producing the same fantasy output two years running.
Last season he ranked 39th of 142 in target volume (16.1% target share), 27th of 142 in downfield role (27.9% air-yards share) and 51st of 142 in efficiency (1.65 yards per route run). His points come from his downfield role. Efficiency is the soft spot. Joe Burrow is his quarterback.
The job is secure: he's the listed starter and one of the best at his position. The main risk is health, and Colbie Young is next on the depth chart if he misses time.
The next favorable matchup is the Ravens in Week 7 (6th against WRs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 16, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Higgins keeps producing like a top-tier wideout on a complementary target diet. In 2025 he posted 0.356 EPA per play and a 54.1% success rate across just 15 games, turning 98 targets and a 16.1% target share into 846 yards and 11 touchdowns. The volume sits behind Ja'Marr Chase, but the efficiency is loud: 1.65 yards per route, 27.9% air-yards share, and 15 red-zone looks that fuel his scoring. He drops almost nothing, with two on the year and a 2% drop rate.
The 2024 line is the dream upside, when 0.526 EPA per play and a 63.3% success rate carried 73 catches in 12 games. As a high-end WR2 with WR1 weeks when Burrow is upright, he's a clean Round 3-4 anchor. The one flag is leaning on touchdowns to mask a modest route-run usage rate; any bump in target share unlocks a real bargain.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 142 receivers who played at least six games. Each bar is one receiver, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Target volume
Downfield role
Efficiency
- Average depth of target
- 13.4
- Drop rate
- 2.0%
- Red-zone targets
- 15
- Route participation
- 76.2%
- YAC per reception
- 2.8
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Ravens in Week 7 is a top-10 matchup for WRs.Wk 4 JAX, 18thWk 5 MIA, 28thWk 7 BAL, 6thWk 8 TEN, 14th
- Heavy target volume16.1% target share, 39th of 142 WRs in 2025.
- Downfield role27.9% air-yards share, 27th of 142 WRs in 2025.
Risk
- HealthHis role is secure; if he misses time, Colbie Young is next on the depth chart.
- A tough matchupThe Dolphins in Week 5 (28th) is among the stingiest defenses against WRs.
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Tee Higgins Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Tee Higgins's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Tee Higgins projects as a downfield WR2 every week for the rest of the 2026 season: a weekly starter in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. His downfield role (27.9% air-yards share, 27th of 142 WRs in 2025) supports that. His efficiency (1.65 yards per route run, 51st of 142 WRs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Tee Higgins's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Tee Higgins is the WR18 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in WR2 territory, a weekly starter in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Tee Higgins's projected role going forward?
Tee Higgins is the listed starting WR, with Colbie Young next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will Tee Higgins get more targets?
Tee Higgins's targets are holding steady: 8.5 a game over his last two games against 7.7 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Tee Higgins's fantasy football upside?
Tee Higgins's upside: his ceiling this season is 21.0 PPR points (Week 3, WR8), his downfield role (27.9% air-yards share, 27th of 142 WRs in 2025) gives him a weekly floor to build on and the Ravens in Week 7 is a top-10 matchup for WRs.
What could hurt Tee Higgins's fantasy value?
Tee Higgins's risks: Colbie Young is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt, his efficiency (1.65 yards per route run, 51st of 142 WRs in 2025) limits his scoring and the Dolphins in Week 5 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Tee Higgins's remaining fantasy schedule?
Favorable: of his next seven games, 3 come against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 1 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Tee Higgins Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, FriWhat it means: Higgins was on the Week 1 report, practiced in full on Friday and played.
| Week | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4vs JAX, Oct 4 | — | — | — | Oct 2 | Due Fri |
| Week 1vs TB, Sep 13 | — | — | — | Full | Played |
Injury History at a Glance
Six logged injuries in seven seasons, including two concussion injuries. His lost time is spread out: the most any one injury cost was 4 games.
Durability
85/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Hamstring injury · 2023
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Hamstring | 2 | 6 |
| Quad / thigh | 1 | 3 |
| Concussion | 2 | 2 |
| Chest / ribs | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 6 | 12 |
Injury risk profile: High
- Hamstring injuries in 2023 and 2024
- Concussion in 2025, 2 games missed
- 12 games in 7 seasons, 4 of them in 2023
- 6 injuries spread across 4 body parts
Tee Higgins Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost Higgins a game this season.
- 2025
Concussion 2 games
Higgins sustained a concussion in the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots and was carted off the field.
- 2024
Quadricep 3 games
Higgins missed three games due to a quadriceps injury.
- 2024
Hamstring 2 games
Higgins sat out the first two games of the season with a hamstring injury suffered in practice.
- 2023
Hamstring 4 games
Higgins injured his hamstring during practice and was inactive for the following three games. Higgins re-aggravated a previous hamstring injury and was ruled inactive for the final game of the season.
- 2023
Ribs 1 game
Higgins suffered a rib injury against the Titans and missed the following week's game.
- 2022
Concussion Played through
Higgins left the game in the second quarter against the Steelers with a concussion but did not miss the following game.
If Higgins Misses Time
Next man up: Colbie Young
Colbie Young is next on the Bengals depth chart at wide receiver. The targets would likely spread across the offense rather than pass to one player, so he's a waiver add only if Higgins misses time.
Who else it affects
His absence would move work to the rest of the offense, and Joe Burrow would lose one of his main options.
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Tee Higgins Injury FAQ
Is Tee Higgins injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Tee Higgins is active with no injury designation. He has played every game in 2026.
Is Tee Higgins playing this week?
Tee Higgins has no injury designation for Week 4 against the Jaguars on Sunday, October 4, so he is on track to play. Higgins was on the Week 1 report, practiced in full on Friday and played. Should you start him?
Has Tee Higgins missed any games this season?
No. Tee Higgins has played in every Bengals game in 2026, 3 games so far.
What is Tee Higgins's injury history?
Tee Higgins has 6 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 12 games in all: 4 for a hamstring injury in 2023, 3 for a quadricep injury in 2024, 2 for a concussion in 2025, 2 for a hamstring injury in 2024 and 1 for a ribs injury in 2023.
What was Tee Higgins's most recent injury?
Tee Higgins's most recent logged injury was a concussion in Week 12 of 2025. It cost him 2 games.
Does Tee Higgins have any recurring injuries?
Yes: concussion injuries in 2022 and 2025 (2 games missed) and hamstring injuries in 2023 and 2024 (6 games missed).
What was Tee Higgins's worst injury?
Tee Higgins's longest absence came from a hamstring injury in 2023, which cost him 4 games of the 12 he has missed in his career.
Latest Tee Higgins News & Updates
Higgins delivers WR1 week at Pittsburgh
6 REC, 90 YDS, 1 TD (7 TGT)
21.0 fantasy points · WR8
Higgins caught 6 of 7 targets for 90 yards and one touchdown in the 30–27 loss at Pittsburgh. That was 19% of the team's targets.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 20W 20–6 @ HOU
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Team-high yardage in Week 2 win (opens in new tab)
Led team in receiving yards during Week 2 victory.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 14.5 PPR points, a WR19 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Positive. Higgins solid in win at Houston
14.5 fantasy points · WR19 · right at his 14.8 average
Higgins caught 5 of 10 targets for 95 yards in the 20–6 win at Houston. That was 32% of the team's targets.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13W 33–27 vs TB
Fantasy impact: Negative. Higgins struggles vs. Tampa Bay
8.9 fantasy points · WR42 · 5.9 below his 14.8 average
Higgins caught 3 of 6 targets for 59 yards in the 33–27 win vs. Tampa Bay. That was 18% of the team's targets.
Game logPreseasonSeptember
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Will play Sunday (opens in new tab)
Active and set to suit up Sunday.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Full-go Wednesday (opens in new tab)
Returns to full practice Wednesday, trending toward playing.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Suited up for practice (opens in new tab)
Returned to practice, signaling positive progress toward game availability.
Fantasy take: A roster move: watch how it changes his snaps and targets in the next game.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. No practice Wednesday (opens in new tab)
Opened the week without practicing Wednesday, worth monitoring his status.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Dealing with heel injury (opens in new tab)
Heel injury could limit his availability moving forward.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
Bengals Teammates News
Updates on Higgins's quarterback and target competition.
- Joe Burrow: Critical turnover sullies solid day (opens in new tab)Joe Burrow, QB. 103 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Chase Brown: Solid production with 23 touches (opens in new tab)Chase Brown, RB. 13 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Ja'Marr Chase: First pair of TDs in win (opens in new tab)Ja'Marr Chase, WR. 25 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Joe Burrow: Active status confirmed (opens in new tab)Joe Burrow, QB. 103 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Joe Burrow: Good to go for Sunday (opens in new tab)Joe Burrow, QB. 103 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Joe Burrow: Practices fully Friday (opens in new tab)Joe Burrow, QB. 103 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
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Tee Higgins News FAQ
What is the latest news on Tee Higgins?
The latest Higgins update, from September 27: Higgins delivers WR1 week at Pittsburgh. Higgins caught 6 of 7 targets for 90 yards and one touchdown in the 30–27 loss at Pittsburgh. That was 19% of the team's targets.
How does the latest Tee Higgins news affect his fantasy value?
Positively: he scored 21.0 fantasy points, a WR8 finish, 6.2 above his 14.8 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Did Tee Higgins sign with a new team?
The latest signing news on Higgins: Suited up for practice (September 7). Returned to practice, signaling positive progress toward game availability.
Tee Higgins Bio
Tee Higgins is a wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals, where he wears No. 5. Born January 18, 1999, in Oak Ridge, TN, he attended Oak Ridge and played college football at Clemson.
The Cincinnati Bengals selected Higgins in round 2, pick 33, of the 2020 NFL Draft.
In 89 regular-season games since 2020, he has caught 404 passes for 5,698 yards and 46 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 7 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Cincinnati Bengals Current team2020–present
Selected in round 2, pick 33, of the 2020 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 82 of 88 games.
College: Clemson
Transactions
- Re-signedSigned a four-year, $115 million contract with the Bengals.
- TagDesignated the franchise player by the Cincinnati Bengals.
- TenderFranchise-tagged by the Bengals for a second straight season.
- Re-signedRe-signed with the Cincinnati Bengals.
- TenderDesignated the Bengals' franchise player for 2024.
- SignedSigned a four-year, $8.6 million rookie contract with the Bengals.
- DraftedSelected by the Cincinnati Bengals in round 2, pick 33.
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About Tee Higgins: Bio FAQ
How old is Tee Higgins?
Tee Higgins is 27 years old. He was born on January 18, 1999. 2026 is his 7th NFL season.
How tall is Tee Higgins?
Tee Higgins is 6 feet 4 inches tall (6'4"), listed at 220 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals.
How much does Tee Higgins weigh?
Tee Higgins weighs 220 pounds, his listed weight on the Cincinnati Bengals roster. He is listed at 6'4".
What number does Tee Higgins wear?
Tee Higgins wears number 5 for the Cincinnati Bengals. He plays wide receiver.
What position does Tee Higgins play?
Tee Higgins plays wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals, wearing number 5. 2026 is his 7th season in the NFL.
What team does Tee Higgins play for?
Tee Higgins plays for the Cincinnati Bengals as a wide receiver. He has been with the Bengals since 2020.
Where did Tee Higgins go to college?
Tee Higgins played college football at Clemson, after attending Oak Ridge (TN). The Cincinnati Bengals drafted him out of Clemson in 2020.
When was Tee Higgins drafted?
The Cincinnati Bengals selected Tee Higgins in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft with the 33rd overall pick, out of Clemson.
What round was Tee Higgins drafted in?
Tee Higgins was a second-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, taken 33rd overall by the Cincinnati Bengals.
What pick was Tee Higgins in the NFL Draft?
Tee Higgins was the 33rd overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft, selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round.
Where is Tee Higgins from?
Tee Higgins went to high school in Tennessee, at Oak Ridge, before playing college football at Clemson.
When is Tee Higgins's birthday?
Tee Higgins's birthday is January 18. He was born on January 18, 1999 and is 27 years old.
How long has Tee Higgins been in the NFL?
2026 is Tee Higgins's 7th NFL season; he entered the league in 2020 as a second-round pick of the Cincinnati Bengals. View his career statistics.
What teams has Tee Higgins played for?
Tee Higgins has played for the Cincinnati Bengals. View his career statistics.
What year did Tee Higgins enter the NFL?
Tee Higgins entered the NFL in 2020, when the Cincinnati Bengals drafted him in the second round. 2026 is his 7th season.