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Tee Higgins’ Leaping TD Gives Bengals Halftime Lead and Pushes Him Past 5,000 Yards

The first-half surge reflected a man-coverage matchup that suits him, following improved production with Joe Flacco.

Tee Higgins #5 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates a touchdown during the third quarter in the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Paycor Stadium on September 17, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Cincinnati Bengals will likely get a big offensive boost for their Week 3 contest against the Washington Commanders.
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Nov 2, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) catches a 44-yard touchdown pass thrown by quarterback Joe Flacco (not pictured) against Chicago Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright (26) during the second quarter at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Higgins made a 44-yard sideline touchdown catch over cornerback Nahshon Wright to put Cincinnati ahead 20-17 at halftime.
  • He led the Bengals at the break with three receptions for 63 yards, and the score was his fifth touchdown of the season.
  • The team said Higgins surpassed 5,000 receiving yards for his career during the first-half performance.
  • Chicago entered Week 9 using one of the league’s highest rates of man-to-man coverage, per Pro Football Focus, a look that aligns with Higgins’ strengths.
  • Since Joe Flacco took over, Higgins entered the game averaging 67.3 receiving yards per outing versus 31.3 over his prior four with Jake Browning.