The Cincinnati Bengals will be without wide receiver Tee Higgins in their crucial Week 15 showdown against the Baltimore Ravens, as he’s been ruled out due to a concussion. Higgins practiced in a limited capacity earlier in the week, but after experiencing symptoms following the Bengals’ Week 14 game against the Buffalo Bills, the team is opting to play it safe - and rightfully so. This is his second documented concussion in just a few weeks, the first coming in a matchup against the Patriots that already kept him sidelined for the Bengals' Thanksgiving game, also against Baltimore.
This isn’t just about one game - it’s about protecting a player whose long-term health matters far more than any playoff push. The Bengals know what Higgins brings to the field, and they’re clearly not willing to jeopardize that for short-term gain.
He’s been a reliable vertical threat all season, racking up 46 catches for 667 yards and nine touchdowns. That kind of production doesn’t just get replaced overnight.
With Higgins out, the offensive spotlight shifts even more onto Ja’Marr Chase. And if recent history is any indicator, Chase is more than capable of stepping up.
When these two teams met just a couple of weeks ago, Chase was targeted 14 times, turning those looks into 110 yards on seven catches. Expect quarterback Joe Burrow to lean heavily on his go-to guy once again, especially with the Bengals fighting to stay in the playoff hunt.
Cincinnati enters this game as a two-point home underdog, but they’ve already proven they can pull off an upset - just look back at that Thanksgiving win in Baltimore. The Bengals will need another inspired performance to keep their postseason hopes alive, and without Higgins in the lineup, Chase’s role becomes even more vital.
Bengals WR Tee Higgins is out Sunday vs. the Ravens due to his concussion.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 12, 2025
The stakes are high, the lights are bright, and the Bengals are counting on their stars to shine.