Is Tee Higgins Playing Week 15? What Fantasy Owners Need to Know About Bengals WR Status For SNF

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins has been one of the most consistent wide receivers in the NFL in recent years. Even having Ja’Marr Chase opposite side of him as a receiver, Higgins inked a four-year $112 million contract with the Cincinnati Bengals this offseason.

Like always, Higgins has been having a productive season on the field when healthy. In 12 games played this season, Higgins has hauled in 46 receptions for 667 yards and nine receiving touchdowns. Unfortunately, he’s suffered a few injuries along the way including in last week’s game.

Tee Higgins Injury Update

During the Cincinnati Bengals‘ Week 14 loss to the Buffalo Bills, Tee Higgins was slammed to the ground and had his head bounce off of the game after landing on the ground. He was taken out of the game, passes concussion protocol, and re-entered

Later that evening, he alerted the team of having concussion-like symptoms, and was placed in concussion protocol, suffering his second concussion of the season.

Tee Higgins was the poster child for the pressure to not be diagnosed with 2 #concussions in a row.
1st game back from a concussion, his head clearly hurts here, but everyone is under pressure to pretend he’s fine, so no erring on the side of caution.pic.twitter.com/NiP45ZeO7v

— Chris Nowinski, Ph.D. (@ChrisNowinski1) December 7, 2025

Will Tee Higgins Play Week 15 vs. Ravens? 

No, Tee Higgins will play in Week 15 against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night.
As a result of his concussion injury and not clearing concussion protocol, Higgins will be inactive due to his Week 14 concussion that he suffered against the

Bengals WR Tee Higgins is out Sunday vs. the Ravens due to his concussion.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 12, 2025

Fantasy Replacements For Tee Higgins This Week

With Tee Higgins out this week, fantasy owners of his may need to look to the waiver wire for an add.

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker could be a solid add, who had a season-high 74-yard, one touchdown performance two weeks ago (Carolina was on a bye last week.)

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Flournoy had a career game last week, hauling in nine catches for 115 yards and a touchdown in the Cowboys’ loss to the Detroit Lions.

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