Tee Higgins didn’t just return to the field Sunday - he made sure everyone remembered exactly what he’s capable of.
In the fourth quarter of the Bengals’ Week 14 matchup against the Bills at Highmark Stadium, Higgins delivered one of the most jaw-dropping plays of the NFL weekend: a one-handed touchdown grab that defied both physics and tight coverage. With Tre'Davious White draped all over him - literally grabbing one of Higgins' arms - the Cincinnati receiver reached out with the other and plucked the ball out of the air like it was nothing.
No second hand. No margin for error.
Just elite body control and strong hands in a high-pressure moment.
“Did he catch that thing with one hand?” Fox’s Joe Davis asked in real time - and honestly, it was a fair question. It didn’t look possible until the replay confirmed it.
That highlight-reel catch was Higgins’ second touchdown of the game, capping off a strong individual performance: six receptions, 92 yards, and two trips to the end zone. And while the Bengals ultimately came up short against Buffalo, Higgins reminded everyone why he’s such a dangerous weapon in this offense - especially in contested catch situations.
What made the performance even more impressive was the context. Higgins had been sidelined since Week 12 with a concussion and had to visit the blue medical tent twice during the game with what appeared to be head-related issues. Yet every time he returned to the field, he brought the same physicality and focus that have made him a go-to target in Cincinnati’s passing attack.
The second-quarter touchdown was a beauty in its own right, but the one-handed snag in the fourth? That was the kind of play that gets replayed all week - and maybe all season. It was a reminder of just how much Higgins can tilt a game when he’s healthy and locked in, even in a losing effort.
For a Bengals team still battling through a tough AFC playoff race, Higgins’ return and resurgence could be a critical spark down the stretch.