Is Tee Higgins Playing Today? (Latest Injury Update for Bengals vs. Saints in NFL Week 6)
By Peter Dewey
The Cincinnati Bengals didn't rule out receiver Tee Higgins in Week 5 against the Baltimore Ravens, but Higgins' ankle injury limited him to just 10 snaps. He didn't play after the second quarter, and he's been listed as questionable for Week 6 against the New Orleans Saints.
Despite the questionable tag, there is optimism that Higgins will be able to play in Week 6. According to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport, Higgins will test his ankle injury pre-game to see if he can play.
#Bengals TE Hayden Hurst (groin) and OT Jonah Williams (knee) are both expected to play, source said. For WR Tee Higgins (ankle) there is also optimism, but after last week, the team wants to see him workout pre-game to make sure he's ready.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 16, 2022
This makes things tricky for prop bettors, and I'd advise to stay away from Higgins this week. It's possible he could aggravate the injury further during the game, and the Bengals could also just use him as a decoy if he's at less than 100 percent.
Ja'Marr Chase should be in line for a massive target share for Cincy, as he's see 53 already through the first five games of the season. Earlier this week, I explained why Hayden Hurst is a sneaky candidate in props if Higgins is limited or doesn't play.
Last week, Hurst caught a touchdown and was targeted seven times by Joe Burrow, making six catches for 53 yards.
Cincy needs a win over the Saints on Sunday, as it has fallen to 2-3 on the season with a few bad losses. The Bengals' offense has really struggled in the 2022 season, but if Higgins does play, his presence alone could give them a slight boost.
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