“Ain’t nobody trying to watch Bo Nix, a rookie quarterback, play over Joe Burrow,” Saturday said, according to Zack Kelberman. Everybody’s tuning in [for] Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins. … If they get in the playoffs, it’s a much better story.”

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ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler provided an update on Friday and wrote the following: “Tee Higgins (questionable, ankle/knee) improved every day in practice and there’s optimism he can play Sat. vs. #Broncos, barring new development, per sources.”

Bengals receiver Tee Higgins had eight catches for 58 yards with a touchdown as he fought through an ankle injury against Cleveland.

Joe Burrow may be the Bengals' MVP this year, but there aren't too many Cincinnati players as valuable to the team's success than wideout Tee Higgins. The Bengals are 6-4 this season with Higgins in the lineup,