Overview
- The NFL named Cincinnati wide receiver Tee Higgins the AFC Offensive Player of the Week, the first weekly honor of his career.
- Higgins caught 10 passes for 155 yards and two touchdowns in the game that produced the recognition, including an 18-yard score with 1:17 left that tied the game.
- His performance helped fuel a 43-36 overtime comeback win for the Bengals and complemented Joe Burrow’s late go-ahead play in extra time.
- Through seven games Higgins has produced high-season totals, ranking among the league leaders in receiving yards and serving as a consistent complement to Ja’Marr Chase.
- The award ends a stretch in which Higgins often shared the spotlight, raises his profile with opponents and fans, and reinforces Cincinnati’s passing strength as the team prepares for its neutral-site game in Madrid.