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Tee Higgins has been elite at catching passes and blocking

Cincinnati wide receiver Tee Higgins has opened the 2026 campaign with standout performances through three weeks. The receiver has accumulated 14 catches totaling 244 yards and one score, resulting in an average of 17.4 yards per reception.

His recent output features back-to-back outings surpassing ninety yards, highlighted by a 95-yard effort against Houston and 90 yards versus Pittsburgh. Analyst Bradley Locker noted that Higgins is currently averaging 81.3 receiving yards per game, a trajectory that would yield over 1,380 yards during a 17-game schedule.

Beyond his pass-catching numbers, the sixth-foot-four target has earned high marks for run blocking, scoring above eighty in both disciplines. Operating alongside Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase, Higgins continues to provide critical production without demanding an excessive number of targets.

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