Tee Higgins

Tee Higgins saw declines across the board last season as he fell from WR12 in fantasy points per game to WR26. His final stat lines look eerily similar, but we must remember he accomplished his 2021 accolades in only 14 games. Higgins saw declines in his PFF receiving grade (82.8 vs. 78.8), target share (23.9% vs. 18.6%), and yards per route run (2.18 vs. 1.80 per PFF). In 2021 Higgins competed with Ja'Marr Chase as the complimentary co-lead of the Bengals' passing attack, but we saw that change in 2022. After Chase returned in Week 13, he saw a 29.6% target share and 38.3% air yard share, while Higgins lagged at 20.2% and 31.1%. With Chase distancing himself more from Higgins in the pecking order, Higgins is best valued as a WR2 in 2023.

Tee Higgins caught eight of his nine targets for 128 yards and a touchdown in a 22-18 win over the Patriots in Week 16.

Fantasy Impact

Higgins led the Bengals in receiving yards despite finishing second in targets. The veteran wideout has certainly bounced back from his goose egg two weeks ago, having caught a touchdown in each of his past two contests. Higgins will be a high-end WR2 in Week 17 against Buffalo.