Tee Higgins

Fantasy Upside
As the season went on, it was evident that Tee Higgins was becoming one of Joe Burrow's favorite targets in the passing game. In the last eight games before Burrow's injury, Higgins had 40 receptions and 61 targets. That produced 603 receiving yards and four touchdown receptions. Higgins ended up with 67 catches and 908 yards for the season. The Bengals will rely heavily on the passing game so there should be plenty of targets for Higgins.

Fantasy Downside
The Bengals drafted Ja'Marr Chase with the fifth overall pick and that puts him No. 1 in the pecking order. Higgins should lose some of those targets to Chase and there is also the veteran Tyler Boyd on the other side. And of course, everyone is counting on Burrow to bounce back from his ACL injury, but nothing is a given as a guaranteed recovery.

Bottom Line
We expect Higgins to have slightly higher numbers in 2021, but the Chase factor is too relevant to expect a major jump for the second-year receiver. Higgins has been going in the drafts in the sixth to seventh round. Basically, this puts him as a low-end WR2 or high-end WR3. If you get him as your third receiver, he will fit that role well.

Week 16 at Houston
Tee Higgins had his lowest fantasy numbers since Week 11. He finished with three receptions for 31 yards against Pittsburgh as the Bengals passing game had 89 yards.
Higgins will be the primary receiver this Sunday as Tyler Boyd is out with a concussion,

Higgins will face the Texans who are ranked 30th in aFPA to wide receivers. With QB Ryan Finley starting again, don't expect a big offensive day in the air. But somebody has to catch the ball and odds are it will be Higgins.

Start Higgins as a solid WR3 or flex in PPR leagues for Week 16. However, he ranks lower in standard leagues and probably should be left on the bench unless you don't have any other options.

Week 14 vs. Dallas

Tee Higgins has slowed down a little bit since he started getting people's attention mid-season. Last week, he had five receptions on eight targets and 56 receiving yards. The bigger problem is the quarterback situation as Ryan Finley moves back in as the starter. Obviously, this has affected all the Bengals skill players including Higgins.

Higgins will face the worst defense in the NFL. Dallas is ranked dead last in aFPA to wide receivers. This gives Higgins' owners some hope despite the Bengals' offensive struggles without Joe Burrow.

Start Higgins in all leagues and formats but expect him to be a WR3 or flex for you in Week 14. Even with the great matchup, the questions around the quarterback creates doubt for Cincy's offense overall.