Tee Higgins, the former Clemson standout, put on an absolute clinic in Saturday’s overtime thriller, delivering a performance that left fans buzzing. The Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver went off for a jaw-dropping 11 receptions, 131 yards, and 3 touchdowns, powering his team to a 30-24 win over the Denver Broncos at Paycor Stadium and keeping their playoff hopes very much alive.
Higgins sealed the victory with a clutch 3-yard touchdown grab with just 1:07 remaining in overtime. But that wasn’t all—he also made a highlight-reel 31-yard catch on the drive’s prior play, setting up his game-winning score in dramatic fashion.
The 6-foot-4, 219-pound beast wasn’t done there. He added two more touchdowns earlier in the game: a 2-yard score in the second quarter and a 12-yard reception in the fourth quarter. Despite battling injuries throughout his career, Higgins has been a monster when healthy since being selected by the Bengals in the second round (33rd overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft.
Heading into this showdown, Higgins was playing under the franchise tag and looking to secure a long-term deal. Prior to Saturday’s explosive performance, he had already racked up 58 catches for 727 yards and 7 touchdowns over 10 games in 2024. Now, he’s proven he can deliver in the clutch when it matters most, and his future in Cincinnati just got even brighter.
