{
  "id": 18211213,
  "title": "Cincinnati Bengals React to NFL's Tee Higgins Announcement",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/cincinnati-bengals-react-to-nfls-tee-higgins-announcement",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-05T00:11:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/cincinnati-bengals-react-to-nfls-tee-higgins-announcement-12666956"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins continued to showcase his elite skills in the 2026 season. On Sunday, he stood out with an impressive performance, catching 10 passes for 155 yards and scoring two touchdowns as the Bengals triumphed over the Tennessee Titans with a score of 43-36. By Week 8, Higgins had climbed to second place in the NFL for receiving yards, amassing 726, just behind Seattle Seahawks' Jaxon Smith-Njigba, the reigning Offensive Player of the Year. The NFL acknowledged Higgins' remarkable effort by awarding him the AFC Offensive Player of the Week on Wednesday.\n\nThe Bengals shared their excitement about the recognition on their social media platforms, posting, \"Tee time,\" in response to the announcement. Through the first seven games, Higgins has contributed 43 catches for 726 yards and four touchdowns. This stellar season is complemented by his teammate Ja Marr Chase, who has also had an outstanding campaign. Chase has contributed 43 catches for 492 yards and six touchdowns, including a powerful game on Sunday with 11 catches for 141 yards and a touchdown.\n\nLooking ahead, the Bengals aim to maintain their momentum as they prepare for their upcoming Week 9 game against the Atlanta Falcons in Madrid, Spain.",
  "summary": "The Cincinnati Bengals took to social media to react to some NFL recognition for star wide receiver Tee Higgins.",
  "key_points": [
    "Bengals celebrated Higgins' AFC Offensive Player of the Week award on social media.",
    "Ja Marr Chase also had an outstanding season with 43 catches for 492 yards and 6 TDs."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}