Higgins (hamstring) caught three of six targets for 39 yards in Monday's 38-33 loss to the Commanders.

EDGE Analysis

Higgins made his much-anticipated debut in 2024 after missing the Bengals' first two games with a hamstring injury. While his return didn't result in big numbers nor a victory for the still win-less Bengals, the physical receiver was able to draw enough defensive attention to allow teammate Ja'Marr Chase (6-118-2) to go off in the exciting primetime loss. Expect bigger projections for Higgins as the season progresses as he embarks on what is essentially his preseason from a conditioning perspective. Up next for the Bengals will be a road matchup against the Panthers on Sunday.

Head coach Zac Taylor told reporters Saturday that Higgins (hamstring) would be available for Monday's contest against the Commanders, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

It sure doesn't seem as if Higgins will be limited in Monday's game in any capacity, but it also doesn't benefit Taylor to reveal the planned playing time for the star wideout before the prime-time contest. Expect a bit more information to trickle out about his expected playing time prior to the aforementioned contest.

Higgins (hamstring) remained limited at practice Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Though Higgins has yet to practice fully this week, the wideout expects to play Monday night against the Commanders, per Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer. Saturday's final practice/injury report is slated to reveal whether Higgins is able to upgrade his participation level, as well as whether he approaches Week 3 action with an injury designation. At this point, however, he's trending toward a return to the lineup, barring any setbacks.

Higgins (hamstring) returned to a limited practice Thursday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Per Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer, this marks the first time that Higgins has been able to practice since Sept. 5, when he tweaked his hamstring ahead of Week 1 action. While the wideout's return to the field Thursday is an encouraging development, Conway adds that the Bengals plan to make sure Higgins can get through a full week of practice before deciding if he can play Monday night against the Commanders, with coach Zac Taylor noting that the extra day ahead of the contest helps Higgins' case to be able to make his regular-season debut in Week 3.

Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that Higgins (hamstring) is slated to practice Thursday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Higgins, who has missed the Bengals' first two games, thus is trending in the right direction ahead of Monday's game against the Commanders. The team's first Week 3 injury report will be issued later Thursday and will add further context to the wideout's status by clarifying the extent of his practice participation.

Bengals coach Zac Taylor said Monday that Higgins (hamstring) is moving in a positive direction for Week 3 and could benefit from the extra day of rest to prepare for Monday Night Football versus the Commanders, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Higgins has missed two consecutive games due to a lingering hamstring injury, and his last practice session was Thursday of Week 1. Andrei Iosivas scored twice Week 2 in Higgins' absence and has emerged as an option in the Bengals' receiving corps behind Ja'Marr Chase. The Bengals' first official injury report of Week 3 won't arrive until Thursday, so fantasy managers aren't guaranteed another update on Higgins' health until then.

Higgins (hamstring) is listed as inactive Sunday at Kansas City.

EDGE Analysis

Higgins hasn't practiced since Thursday of Week 1 and thus will miss a second consecutive contest to begin the campaign due to a hamstring injury. With Higgins out, the Bengals' passing game again will center around Ja'Marr Chase, while WRs Andrei Iosivas and Trenton Irwin, RBs Zack Moss and Chase Brown and TE Mike Gesicki also will be on hand for QB Joe Burrow.

Coach Zac Taylor noted Friday that Higgins (hamstring) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer and Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic report.

EDGE Analysis

Higgins, who was unable to practice this week, thus is trending toward missing his second game in a row this weekend. In that context, Ja'Marr Chase, Andrei Iosivas and Trenton Irwin once again would be in line to lead Cincinnati's receiving corps Week 2.

Higgins (hamstring) wasn't in uniform for Friday's practice, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Higgins didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, either, and this report doesn't bode well for the wideout's chances of playing Sunday against the Chiefs. Friday's final injury report will reveal whether Higgins has any chance of suiting up this weekend, but if he's unavailable, Andrei Iosivas and Trenton Irwin would be in line see expanded roles at receiver alongside top option Ja'Marr Chase.

Higgins (hamstring) is not uniform for Thursday's practice, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Higgins not having practiced Wednesday either, the wideout's status for Sunday's contest against the Chiefs is uncertain. Friday's injury report will provide added context with regard to his Week 2 status, but if Higgins remains sidelined this Sunday, Andrei Iosivas and Trenton Irwin would see expanded roles at receiver alongside Ja'Marr Chase.