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Tee Higgins Cleared, Scores in Return as Bengals Rout Dolphins 45-21

His clearance followed independent evaluations plus a specialist visit, reflecting heightened caution after repeated concussions.

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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) walks for the sideline after hitting his head for a second time in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 14 game between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. The Bills overcame a halftime deficit to win 39-34.

Overview

  • Higgins was authorized to play after completing the NFL protocol with additional review from renowned concussion expert Dr. Micky Collins in Pittsburgh.
  • Activated for Week 16 in Miami, he logged three catches for 53 yards, including a 35-yard reception and a nine-yard touchdown.
  • The Bengals incorporated equipment changes for his return, fitting Higgins with a different helmet featuring extra padding.
  • Cincinnati rolled to a 45-21 win as Joe Burrow passed for 309 yards and four touchdowns in the team’s highest-scoring game of the season.
  • Postgame totals list Higgins at 49 receptions for 720 yards and 10 touchdowns this season, with his situation set for continued monitoring over the final two games.