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WR Tee Higgins, CIN (1 Viewer)
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Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
Thoughts today?
WFT is #2 vs WRs which means a lot of wideouts don't measure up on Sundays vs them...Higgins has had a long run of consecutive games, all WRs have a bad week or two.
WFT is #2 vs WRs which means a lot of wideouts don't measure up on Sundays vs them...Higgins has had a long run of consecutive games, all WRs have a bad week or two.
I'm looking at what good offensive teams did versus WFT. The WRs for the Cardinals, Rams and Lions did ok. The #2 rating may be inflated by 2 games vs the Giants, 1 vs the Cowboys in the game Dalton got hurt, and 1 vs the Eagles where Goedert went off.
Del Rio is a good def coach and they can put pressure on the QB. If Burrow has time, Higgins and Boyd should be ok.
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
Party's over for 2020
I really liked what I saw, will probably be drafted in the 1st 4-5-6 rounds next year. For an undrafted WR in a lot of redraft leagues, he came a long way a s a Rookie.
I won't be keeping him long this week, just not going to stick around for the Finley experience.
I really liked what I saw, will probably be drafted in the 1st 4-5-6 rounds next year. For an undrafted WR in a lot of redraft leagues, he came a long way a s a Rookie.
I won't be keeping him long this week, just not going to stick around for the Finley experience.
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
Joey Burrow@JoeyB
Thanks for all the love. Can’t get rid of me that easy. See ya next year
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It was fun while it lasted.
Thanks for all the love. Can’t get rid of me that easy. See ya next year
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It was fun while it lasted.
I was just wondering in my head, if its worth hanging onto Higgins this season. I'm at a resounding meh right now.
Very possible the Bengals are the NFL's worst offense going forward without Burrow/Mixon.
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
You hit it n the head, plus AJ Green is not the alpha dog WR1 we had known in years past so Higgins is almost like a WR1 with no support staff right now, terrible OL, they are in big trouble.
barackdhouse
Footballguy
Yikes I mean I am definitely pulling the plug and starting different options moving forward with the couple redraft shares I have, but they each have at least one other scrub that would be an easier drop. My preference would be to at least see what he does this week. If he is really my last depth piece for someone on the wire that I just gotta have, then sure I drop him. Not likely, though.
I need to drop Higgins or Lamb with Mostert coming off IR, and am kind of leaning toward Higgins, even though he's been my WR3 for the last 5 weeks or so.
NotSmart
Footballguy
I'm benching him and he's fairly high now on my "willing to drop" list.
But I'd also be happy to be able to hold him for a couple of weeks to see how thing shake out in Cincinnati now.
sho nuff
Footballguy
Maybe? Shorter benches and I have he and Fulgham cued up to possibly drop.
Latavius Murray was dropped and whole I have 5 RBs. I cant really trust RoJo week to week and Murray is just a complete lottery ticket. So i am definitely picking him up.
Pittman Jr also available still and may try to grab both he and Murray for those two who are now hurting more than helping (and now depth behind Ridley, Cooks, Chark)
Zyphros
Footballguy
I dropped him. I need the space because I've been rotating a few RB's for my flex and I have nothing steady there. He helped me get a playoff birth so I'm happy. But yes I did drop him.
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
The Frankman
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Chicago Hooligan
Footballguy
Safe to drop for a playoff defense (or whatever else you may need) IMO. He's facing the Steelers next weekend.
Fun year, too bad how it's trending. He'll probably be one of those players I always retain some fondness for after he boosted my team as a rook.
Fun year, too bad how it's trending. He'll probably be one of those players I always retain some fondness for after he boosted my team as a rook.
GoBirds
Footballguy
We thinking he has much keeper value or too much risk with Burrow coming back from injury? Have James Robinson too so I’m thinking drop also but wondering.
chad in Indy
Footballguy
He was trending toward being the #1 WR. I think he's got keeper potential for sure. No idea where burrow will be in his recovery, but if he's a question mark for week 1, I think the Bengals will bring in a better backup option.GoBirds said:
I also think it's possible, and probably likely, that they have a new head coach next year.
ETA: Not saying he'll be a keeper for you, but I would think you have better options to cut, unless it's a really thin league.
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barackdhouse
Footballguy
Biabreakable
Footballguy
whole-show
Footballguy
Active week 14
tombonneau
Footballguy
Arrow is pointing way up on this kid. Not sure the AJ contract situation for 2021, but assuming he is cut/retires or Fitzgeralded, I'm expecting low end WR1 numbers. Even if Burrow is not at 100%, he's shown against a bad D he is qb proof, which is what you want out of a top dog. This guy just ticks all the boxes for up and coming stud WR.
rockaction
Footballguy
I thought he reached for his knee but then he immediately went to the hamstring. Good news. Well, as good as it can be.
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
BENGALS TALK
@BengalsTalk
“Tee Higgins looked big, fast and explosive on Tuesday. It looks like he added muscle, without losing any of his speed.” https://si.com/nfl/bengals/news/joe-burrow-back-three-thoughts-on-day-one-of-cincinnati-bengals-otas… via
@JamesRapien
@BengalsTalk
“Tee Higgins looked big, fast and explosive on Tuesday. It looks like he added muscle, without losing any of his speed.” https://si.com/nfl/bengals/news/joe-burrow-back-three-thoughts-on-day-one-of-cincinnati-bengals-otas… via
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Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
Different sources echoing positive vibes for Tee.
Hmmmn.
Tee Higgins 'looks like a completely different player' at Bengals workouts
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Team mate Tyler Boyd on Higgins:
https://www.bengals.com/news/one-of-nfl-s-under-the-radar-stars-boyd-ready-to-emerge-as-leader-of-bengals-sta
... "His catch radius," says Boyd, running through his strengths. "His hands are pure, kind of like mine. He's starting to develop into a good route runner. He's striding out. He's starting to become a whole different player in terms of getting better in each area. Catching, running routes and running after the catch. I think this year he'll make a lot more plays after the catch. That will be the biggest improvement in his game."
Hmmmn.
Tee Higgins 'looks like a completely different player' at Bengals workouts
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Team mate Tyler Boyd on Higgins:
https://www.bengals.com/news/one-of-nfl-s-under-the-radar-stars-boyd-ready-to-emerge-as-leader-of-bengals-sta
... "His catch radius," says Boyd, running through his strengths. "His hands are pure, kind of like mine. He's starting to develop into a good route runner. He's striding out. He's starting to become a whole different player in terms of getting better in each area. Catching, running routes and running after the catch. I think this year he'll make a lot more plays after the catch. That will be the biggest improvement in his game."
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fishmang86
Footballguy
I love hearing these stories about how well rout running looks and how explosive he looks in practice, BUT...
What do we feel like his value is with Chase in town? I know there are 100+ targets available, that were vacated by AJ Green. It is just hard to gauge where Higgins falls in with Boyd still there.
What do we feel like his value is with Chase in town? I know there are 100+ targets available, that were vacated by AJ Green. It is just hard to gauge where Higgins falls in with Boyd still there.
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BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Boyd eats mostly from the slot, right? I don’t think he falls off. I’d bet on Chase being the alpha but talent wise all three of them are good players.
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Biabreakable
Footballguy
I would rank them Chase Higgins Boyd.fishmang86 said:
Boyd has a career yards per target of 7.8 which is pretty low for a WR. There are several RB doing more than that.
Mike Clay has all 3 projected for 120 targets in 2021. I doubt the distribution is that even. Higgins and Chase will do more with their opportunities than Boyd will.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
That’s the order I’m seeing for early projections as well. FBGs has them at WR22, WR24 and WR28. FantasyPros has it 27-29-43. Clay has ‘em 26-34-35. Interestingly all 3 have Boyd leading in receptions by a fairly good margin but with far less yards and a couple less TDs, which seems about right to me.
If Burrow stays healthy I expect him to make a big jump. He won’t have the cheat code that Tua & Hurts offer (rushing yards & TDs) but if I’m planting my flag on a second year QB he’s the guy I would want.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
More positive wordz
”Bengals OC Brian Callahan said Tee Higgins is “going to play a huge role” in the offense.
The Bengals are “counting on a big leap” from Higgins, who “put a lot of work in the offseason.” While most of the focus has been on Ja’Marr Chase, the Bengals have raved on how good they think Higgins can be, with 2020 second-rounder looking more explosive at OTAs. Higgins, Chase, and Tyler Boyd will all be competing for targets in a pass-heavy Bengals offense.”
”Bengals OC Brian Callahan said Tee Higgins is “going to play a huge role” in the offense.
The Bengals are “counting on a big leap” from Higgins, who “put a lot of work in the offseason.” While most of the focus has been on Ja’Marr Chase, the Bengals have raved on how good they think Higgins can be, with 2020 second-rounder looking more explosive at OTAs. Higgins, Chase, and Tyler Boyd will all be competing for targets in a pass-heavy Bengals offense.”
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
Great value.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
Faust
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https://twitter.com/albertbreer/status/1422936275192004613?s=21Albert Breer @AlbertBreer
5 on @Bengals
1) Exciting seeing Chase, but Tee Higgins may be the WR to watch. Coaches told him he needed to get stronger, in better shape. And he's come back on fire.
2) OT Riley Reiff's been exactly the type of vet the OL needed. Now they have to sort out the OG spots.
