The Cincinnati Bengals will visit the Miami Dolphins in Week 16. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Tee Higgins.
Is Higgins Playing in Week 16?
UPDATE: Higgins is officially active and will play this week.
Higgins (concussion) was a full participant in practice Friday but is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Dolphins.
We’ll continue to monitor the Bengals’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Higgins in Week 16?
Tee Higgins has missed two of the past three games due to different concussions and given the nature of this season for the Bengals, it’s hard to see them putting him at any risk for the remainder of this season.
The drama around his contract was loud this offseason before he got the four-year $115 deal that he was looking for in March. He turns 27 next month, has scored 19 times in 24 games over the past two seasons and is averaging 14.0 yards per catch over the course of his career.
Higgins is pretty clearly a top-20 receiver when healthy, but he’s currently stuck on a dozen games played for a third consecutive season. You’re keeping him on IR right now because it costs you nothing and we saw his potential to impact the box score in a major way in between the two head injuries (Week 14 at Buffalo: 11 targets, 92 yards, and two touchdowns).
But I’d approach this week like you did last: it’d be nice to have Higgins active, but it’s not the expectation.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Higgins’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 16
Higgins is projected to score 8.2 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Higgins to have 3 receptions for 38 yards and 0.3 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 16 Weather Impact: Bengals at Dolphins
The forecast for kickoff is 76 degrees Fahrenheit with 10 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
