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News: 9 hours agoHiggins brought in three of six targets for 59 yards in the Bengals' 33-27 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Spin: Higgins tied for second in receptions and targets while also serving as the runner-up in receiving yards for the Bengals on an afternoon in which Joe Burrow spread the ball around to nine different targets. The veteran wideout also had a team-high 29-yard reception on one of his three grabs, while his final one of the day went for 18 yards for a key first down on the Bengals' game-sealing drive. Much more productive days are surely in store for Cincinnati's air attack, and a Week 2 road matchup against the Texans next Sunday doesn't seem as daunting after Houston's defense was repeatedly victimized by the Bills in Week 1.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Higgins may be overshadowed by teammate Ja'Marr Chase, but that hasn't stopped the veteran receiver from playing a key role near the goal line in the Bengals' pass-friendly offense. Despite missing seven games over the past two seasons, Higgins sits eighth among receivers in end zone targets (24) and fourth in touchdowns (21) during the span. The 2020 second-round pick finished both seasons in the top 20 in fantasy points (overall and per game). Durability (he hasn't played a full season since 2020) and a limited target share are concerns here, but Higgins' combination of talent and role in a Joe Burrow-led offense are enough to allow fringe-WR2 production.