Higgins caught 12 passes for 194 yards and two touchdowns on 13 targets against Baltimore on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The Ravens are badly beaten up on defense, most notably playing without their two top corners, but a game as big as this one is still a testament to Higgins' compelling talent, and a reminder that he and fellow wideout Ja'Marr Chase are essentially co-No.1 receivers. Quarterback Joe Burrow took whatever he wanted against the Ravens, throwing for 525 yards and four touchdowns, and Higgins was his lead target by a good margin. Higgins and the Bengals face the Chiefs in Week 17.

Higgins recorded two receptions on three targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 15-10 win over Denver.

EDGE Analysis

Higgins entered Sunday's game having earned at least seven targets in each of his last three games. However, offensive volume was virtually nonexistent for all Cincinnati skill-position players against Denver, as Joe Burrow took to the air only 22 times. Despite limited opportunities, Higgins still managed to display some big-play ability by ripping off a 17-yard gain early in the first quarter. He should also be in position for a bounce-back effort heading into a Week 16 matchup against a depleted Baltimore secondary.

Higgins (ankle) returned to a full practice Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

As did QB Joe Burrow (finger), which sets the stage for the duo to suit up Sunday against the Broncos. Over his last three games, Higgins has logged a fantasy-friendly 20-366-2 stat line on 29 targets in that span.

Higgins (ankle) was limited at Wednesday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

Higgins was limited last Thursday and Friday as well before heading into Week 14 action listed as questionable. He ended up active for Sunday's loss to the 49ers, en route to playing 50 (of a possible 67) snaps on offense, en route to topping the 100-yard receiving mark for the third straight contest. With no reported setbacks, it's likely that Higgins' limitations Wednesday were maintenance-related.

Higgins caught five of seven targets for 114 yards in Sunday's 26-23 overtime loss to the 49ers.

EDGE Analysis

He led the Bengals in receiving yards while tying Ja'Marr Chase in catches, but it was Chase who was on the other end of both of Joe Burrow's TD passes. Higgins has reached triple-digit yardage in three straight games, posting a massive 20-366-2 line on 29 targets over that stretch, but he could have trouble making it four straight in a Week 15 clash with the Broncos.

Higgins (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

As is running back Joe Mixon (illness), which sets the stage for the Bengals to have their core skill players available for Week 14 action. Over his last two outings, Higgins has combined for a fantasy-friendly 15 catches on 22 targets for 252 yards and two TDs.

Higgins (ankle) is expected to play Sunday against the 49ers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

The same applies to running back Joe Mixon (illness), and with QB Joe Burrow (finger/knee) already cleared to play, it looks like the Bengals will have their core skill players available for Week 14 action. Official confirmation of Higgins' status is slated to arrive when the team's inactives are posted prior to Sunday's 4:25 ET kickoff.

Higgins (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers.

EDGE Analysis

Higgins managed a pair of limited showings in practice this week as he tends to an ankle injury. Per Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic, there's an expectation from coach Zac Taylor that Higgins will be available this weekend, which will be confirmed about 90 minutes before Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. Higgins is coming off back-to-back 100-yard, one-touchdown performances, and he'll look to continue that momentum, if active, versus a San Francisco defense that has allowed 8.1 yards per target and 11 TDs to wide receivers in 12 contests this season.

Higgins (ankle) returned to a limited practice Thursday, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

After missing Wednesday's session, Higgins' return to the field Thursday has him trending in the right direction in advance of Sunday's game against the 49ers. That said, the wideout probably will need to practice fully Friday in order to avoid carrying an official injury designation into the weekend.

Higgins (ankle) returned to practice Thursday, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

It remains to be seen how the Bengals list his practice participation, but Higgins' return to the field after missing Wednesday's session has him trending in the right direction as this weekend's home game against the 49ers approaches.