Overview
- Higgins was ruled active for Week 16 after clearance that included a visit to concussion expert Dr. Micky Collins in Pittsburgh.
- In his return, he logged three receptions for 53 yards and a touchdown, including a 35-yard grab that helped spark the offense.
- Cincinnati routed Miami 45–21, with Joe Burrow throwing for 309 yards and four scores as the Bengals posted a season-high point total.
- Higgins reported no setbacks postgame and said the specialist visit provided peace of mind about resuming play.
- The team took extra precautions by adjusting his equipment with an altered, more padded helmet after he practiced limited early in the week and fully on Friday.