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Tee Higgins Tee Higgins Back in concussion protocol
Mon, Dec 8, 2025, 2:21 PM
Coach Zac Taylor revealed that Higgins experienced concussion-like symptoms Sunday night and Monday morning, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: As a result, Higgins is back in the NFL's concussion protocol, which clouds the wideout's status for the Bengals' Dec. 14 contest against the Ravens. After sustaining a concussion Nov. 23, Higgins was inactive for Cincinnati's Thanksgiving Day contest against Baltimore. He then gained clearance to play in Sunday's 39-34 loss to the Bills, en route to logging a 73 percent snap share and catching six of his 11 targets for 92 yards and two touchdowns. If Higgins ends up sidelined this weekend, Andrei Iosivas and Mitchell Tinsley would be in line to see added Week 15 snaps behind top WR Ja'Marr Chase. |
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Samaje Perine Samaje Perine Paces team in rushing yards Sunday
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 9:27 PM
Perine rushed six times for 31 yards and caught his only target for seven yards in Sunday's Week 14 loss to Buffalo. He also returned two kickoffs for 49 yards.
Analysis: As usual, Chase Brown worked as Cincinnati's clear lead back, but he managed just 23 yards on 12 carries (albeit with a touchdown on the ground and another through the air). Perine was much more efficient with 31 yards on just six carries, though he didn't get into the end zone. Perine has posted a hearty 5.2 YPC on the campaign; however, he's averaged a modest 24.4 rush yards per contest as Brown's backup, so he isn't likely to have much fantasy value unless Brown were to miss time. |
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Mike Gesicki Mike Gesicki Stellar production in narrow loss
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 6:13 PM
Gesicki brought in all six targets for 86 yards and a touchdown in the Bengals' 39-34 loss to the Bills on Sunday.
Analysis: Gesicki finished tied with Tee Higgins for the team lead in receptions and as the runner-up to his teammate in receiving yards, and both figures were also new season highs. The veteran tight end also scored his first touchdown of the campaign on a 12-yard grab with just under nine minutes remaining. Gesicki has proven to have good chemistry with Joe Burrow, so he'll remain a viable option at a tricky fantasy position in a Week 15 home rematch with the Ravens next Sunday. |
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Chase Brown Chase Brown Stymied by Bills in loss
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 4:13 PM
Brown rushed 12 times for 23 yards and a touchdown and brought in three of four targets for 12 yards in the Bengals' 39-34 loss to the Bills on Sunday.
Analysis: Brown had a seemingly tantalizing matchup coming into the afternoon against what had been a vulnerable Bills front seven, but the third-year back was consistently shut down on the ground. Brown was less productive than usual as a receiver as well, considering his yardage total in that capacity was his lowest since Week 7. Brown's first opportunity to bounce back will come in a Week 15 home rematch against a Ravens team he posted 113 total yards against in a Thanksgiving Night win. |
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Ja'Marr Chase Ja'Marr Chase Held in check by Bills
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 4:07 PM
Chase brought in five of eight targets for 44 yards and rushed once for eight yards in the Bengals' 39-34 loss to the Bills on Sunday.
Analysis: Chase took a back seat to the returning Tee Higgins on the afternoon, with the Bills' attention on the former paying off nicely for the latter. Chase's receiving yardage total was his second sub-50-yard tally in the last three games, but the elite wideout hasn't seen fewer than eight targets since Week 3. Chase will aim to bounce back in a Week 15 home rematch with a Ravens team he posted a 7-110-0 line against in a Thanksgiving Night win. |
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Joe Burrow Joe Burrow Four TDs in high-scoring loss
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 3:46 PM
Burrow completed 25 of 36 passes for 284 yards with four touchdowns and two interceptions in the Bengals' 39-34 loss to the Bills on Sunday.
Analysis: Burrow was victimized by a pair of line-of-scrimmage interceptions on back-to-back plays in the fourth quarter, which ultimately turned the tide of the game. The Bills' Christian Benford made a stellar leaping grab of an attempted screen pass on the first pick, while A.J. Epenesa got ahold of a deflected throw in the second instance. Otherwise, Burrow's second game back after a long layoff saw the 2020 first-round pick thrive despite snowy conditions, connecting on a season-high four touchdown passes to Tee Higgins (21, 25 yards), Chase Brown (10 yards ) and Mike Gesicki (12 yards). Burrow will next face off with the same Ravens squad he upended in his Thanksgiving Night return when Baltimore pays a visit for a Week 15 matchup next Sunday. |
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Tee Higgins Tee Higgins Stellar performance in return
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 3:35 PM
Higgins brought in six of 11 targets for 92 yards and two touchdowns in the Bengals' 39-34 loss to the Bills on Sunday.
Analysis: Higgins' return from a one-game absence due to a concussion was memorable, as the veteran wideout led the way for the Bengals in receiving yards, targets and touchdown receptions on the day while also tying for the team lead in catches. Higgins had a couple of injury scares during the contest, including one that involved a concussion check after his helmet snapped against the turf on a catch attempt, per Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer. However, Higgins made it back to the field on both occasions and posted his third-highest yardage total of the campaign while recording picturesque 21- and 25-yard scoring grabs. Sunday also marked Higgins' first opportunity to work with Joe Burrow since Week 2, as the wideout missed the quarterback's Thanksgiving return against the Ravens, and the duo will look to keep clicking in a Week 15 divisional home showdown against the Ravens next Sunday. |
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Jermaine Burton Jermaine Burton Suspended for Sunday's game
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 10:44 AM
Burton (suspension) is officially inactive for Sunday's game against the Bills.
Analysis: Ben Baby of ESPN.com previously reported that Burton didn't travel to Buffalo for non-injury related reasons, with Tom Pelissero of NFL Network subsequently noting that Burton was suspended for Sunday's contest. The 2024 third-rounder has yet to see regular-season action this season. Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Andrei Iosivas, Mitchell Tinsley and Charlie Jones slated to handle the Bengals' Week 14 WR duties. |
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Jake Browning Jake Browning Emergency QB for Week 14
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 10:40 AM
Browning (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bills but will serve as the Bengals' emergency third quarterback.
Analysis: Browning will serve as the Bengals' emergency QB3 behind Joe Burrow and Joe Flacco for a second consecutive game. As such, Browning is prohibited from seeing the field Sunday unless both Burrow and Flacco leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection. |
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Jermaine Burton Jermaine Burton Ruled out for Sunday
Sat, Dec 6, 2025, 8:22 PM
Burton (undisclosed) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Bills, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Burton did not travel to Buffalo with the team and was ruled out for a non-injury-related reason. The 2024 third-rounder has yet to play in a game this season, including the Week 12 game against the Patriots without Ja'Marr Chase and the Week 13 game against the Ravens without Tee Higgins. The wide receiver was cleared of an ankle injury Wednesday, but will once again not see the field. |
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Tahj Brooks Tahj Brooks Returning Sunday
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 2:24 PM
Brooks (concussion) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bills.
Analysis: Brooks was a full practice participant Thursday and Friday, suggesting he's cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in time to suit up Sunday. Now fully healthy, the rookie from Texas Tech is likely to contribute on special teams while playing behind Chase Brown and Samaje Perine in the Bengals' backfield. |
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Tee Higgins Tee Higgins Clears concussion protocol
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 11:21 AM
Higgins said Friday that he cleared the concussion protocol and is "full go" for Sunday's game at Buffalo, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Higgins sustained a concussion Week 12 against the Patriots and sat out a Thanksgiving matchup with the Ravens on a short week, but his ability to progress from limited Wednesday to full Thursday signaled his progress through the protocol for head injuries. Now that he's spoken to the media, it's clear he gained clearance from an independent neurologist and will be available this weekend, when he'll be working with QB Joe Burrow for the first time since Week 2. |
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Tahj Brooks Tahj Brooks Logs full session Thursday
Thu, Dec 4, 2025, 4:24 PM
Brooks (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Brooks has officially cleared step five of the league's five-step concussion protocol, as he was evidently cleared for full practice by an independent neurological consultant. The running back should be set to suit up behind Chase Brown and Samaje Perine for Sunday's road contest with the Bills. |
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Tee Higgins Tee Higgins Full practice Thursday
Thu, Dec 4, 2025, 4:04 PM
Higgins (concussion) logged a full practice Thursday.
Analysis: Higgins, who was inactive in Week 13, was limited Wednesday, but the wideout's full listing a day later is indicative of him making progress through the NFL's concussion protocol. Friday's injury report will reveal whether Higgins carries a designation for Sunday's game against the Bills or is fully cleared to return to the lineup this weekend. |
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Jermaine Burton Jermaine Burton Loses injury tag
Wed, Dec 3, 2025, 5:26 PM
Burton (ankle) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Burton has yet to play this season, as he was a healthy scratch in 11 of 12 games this season. Now that he's back to full strength, he's not guaranteed to return to the lineup, although he'll have a better chance to play if Tee Higgins (concussion) is unable to go. As a rookie last year, Burton caught four passes (14 targets) for 107 yards. |
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Tahj Brooks Tahj Brooks Logs limited session Wednesday
Wed, Dec 3, 2025, 12:24 PM
Head coach Zac Taylor told reporters that Brooks (concussion) will practice in a limited fashion Wednesday, Jay Morrison of SI.com reports.
Analysis: Brooks was sidelined for the Bengals' Week 13 win over the Ravens after sustaining a concussion the game prior. His limited practice session Wednesday is an encouraging sign for his return, though he still needs to clear the NFL's five-step protocol in order to suit up for Sunday's matchup against the Bills. If active for the Week 14 contest, Brooks will likely play behind both Chase Brown and Samaje Perine in Cincinnati's backfield. |
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Tee Higgins Tee Higgins To be limited Wednesday
Wed, Dec 3, 2025, 12:10 PM
Coach Zac Taylor said Higgins has made progress through the concussion protocol and will be limited at Wednesday's practice, Jay Morrison of SI.com reports.
Analysis: One day after sustaining a concussion during a Week 12 loss to the Patriots, Taylor ruled out Higgins for a Thanksgiving matchup against the Ravens with a short week of prep on tap. Now 10 days removed from the play in question, Higgins is mixing back into drills, but he'll need to gain clearance from an independent neurologist in order to suit up Sunday at Buffalo. If he's able to do so, Higgins will team back up with fellow WR Ja'Marr Chase for the first time since Week 11 and with QB Joe Burrow for the first time since Week 2. |
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Tee Higgins Tee Higgins Remains in concussion protocol
Mon, Dec 1, 2025, 2:27 PM
Higgins remains in the league's concussion protocol Monday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Higgins was concussed eight days ago in the Bengals' Week 12 loss to the Patriots and missed last Thursday night's win over the Ravens. He has six more days to get ready for next Sunday's game against the Bills. If Higgins can't get cleared, Andrei Iosivas and Mitchell Tinsley should again see increased reps alongside Ja'Marr Chase. |
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Noah Fant Noah Fant Minimal impact again
Sat, Nov 29, 2025, 9:25 PM
Fant had one catch for three yards on two targets in Thursday night's win over the Ravens.
Analysis: Fant at least played more snaps, 33 compared to 18 the week before, but wasn't a big part of the passing game. With Mike Gesicki healthy again, Fant's already modest level of production is incredibly unstable. |
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Mike Gesicki Mike Gesicki Diminished playing time
Sat, Nov 29, 2025, 9:21 PM
Gesicki had two catches for 19 yards on four targets in Thursday night's win over the Ravens. He played only 23 offensive snaps (29 percent), down from 28 the week before against New England.
Analysis: While the game flow was considerably different than against the Pats, there was still plenty of passing volume to go around, with Joe Burrow throwing 46 passes. Gesicki has yet to score in the eight games in which he's played this year. |
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