Bengals receiver Tee Higgins was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his effort in Cincinnati’s 43-36 overtime win in NFL Week 8 against the Tennessee Titans.
It is Higgins’ first career AFC Offensive Player of the Week award.
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Higgins had 10 catches for 155 receiving yards in the victory. He caught two of quarterback Joe Burrow’s five touchdown passes.
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Cincinnati Bengals Joe Burrow warms up before facing the Tennessee Titans at Paycor Stadium on November 1, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bengals Joe Burrow warms up before facing the Tennessee Titans at Paycor Stadium on November 1, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) and center Ted Karras (64) before taking on the Tennessee Titans at Paycor Stadium on November 1, 2026.
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The shoes of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow at Paycor Stadium on November 1, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bengals running back Samaje Perine (34) during warm ups at Paycor Stadium on November 1, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bengals running back Samaje Perine (34) and running back Tahj Brooks (25) before taking on the Tennessee Titans at Paycor Stadium on November 1, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Dohnte Meyers (81) warms up before taking on the Tennessee Titans at Paycor Stadium on November 1, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bengals running back Samaje Perine (34) signs autographs for fans before facing theTennessee Titans at Paycor Stadium on November 1, 2026.
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Higgins has 726 receiving yards this season, second only to Seattle Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Higgins is averaging 103.7 receiving yards per game.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) is pushed out of bounds by Tennessee Titans cornerback Joshua Williams (25) during the first half at Paycor Stadium on November 1, 2026.
After being held without a catch during the first half, Higgins went off during the second half of a Week 7 rout in Baltimore, catching six Burrow passes for 148 receiving yards with a touchdown.
Earlier in the second half, Higgins’ shoulder and arm were evaluated by medical personnel after he absorbed a big hit from Ravens defensive back Kyle Hamilton after a catch.
