Tee Higgins Suffers Concussion During Game Against Patriots

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins is in the concussion protocol after last Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots.[1] Higgins was carted off the field with only four minutes left in the game.[2] Higgins attempted to catch a ball down the right sideline, but hit the turf.[3] He was rolled onto his back, slowly stood up, and went to the medical cart.[4]

Higgins finished with five catches for 31 yards.[5] All Pro-receiver Ja’Marr Chase was suspended for the game due to spitting on Jalen Ramsey.[6] See https://ublawsportsforum.com/2025/11/20/chase-suspension-highlights-nfls-growing-crackdown-on-player-misconduct/. In addition, quarterback Joe Burrow has been out since week two.[7] Higgins was the top choice for quarterback Joe Flacco, but some plays did not go as planned against the Patriots.[8]

Receiver Mitch Tinsley stated, “’I feel like we did a good job fighting and trying to take advantage of our opportunities out there. Some guys went down, and some guys stepped up. And I think we just tried to fight to the end.’”[9]

On Monday, head coach Zac Taylor announced that Tee Higgins and Trey Hendrickson will be out for the Thanksgiving game against the Baltimore Ravens.[10] However, Taylor anticipates Burrow returning to play, but there are no guarantees.[11] Taylor stated, “’[We] just have to find a way to win so we can remember what that feels like.’”[12]

This NFL season, there have been numerous players suffering from concussions. For instance, Jaxson Dart recently suffered a concussion during the Chicago Bears game. See also https://ublawsportsforum.com/2025/11/14/quarterback-jaxson-dart-suffers-concussion-during-chicago-bears-game/. While this is a common injury in football, multiple concussions can present serious health issues.

I hope Tee Higgins recovers quickly from his concussion. The Bengals are currently 3-8, but with Burrow potentially returning, they have a chance to make the playoffs.[13] On Thursday, they will play the Ravens at the M&T Bank Stadium.[14]

[1] Ben Baby, Bengals’ Tee Higgins suffers concussion after hard fall to turf, ESPN (Nov. 23, 2025) https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47075834/bengals-tee-higgins-suffers-concussion-hard-fall-turf.

[2] Id.

[3] Id.

[4] Id.

[5] Id.

[6] Id. See also Ben Baby, Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase sorry for spitting: ‘What I did was wrong’, ESPN (Nov. 24, 2025) https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47087697/bengals-jamarr-chase-sorry-spitting-did-was-wrong.

[7] Baby, supra note 1.

[8] Id.

[9] Id.

[10] Andrew Peters, Will Joe Burrow, Higgins, Hendrickson Play vs. Ravens? Latest Update on Bengals Stars, Bleacher Report (Nov. 24, 2025) https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25303433-will-joe-burrow-higgins-hendrickson-play-vs-ravens-latest-update-bengals-stars.

[11] Id.

[12] Baby, supra note 1.

[13] Peters, supra note 10.

[14] Rotoworld Bet Staff, Bengals vs. Ravens —  Burrow is Back – prediction: Odds, expert picks, QBs, injury update, trends, and stats, NBC Sports (Nov. 25 2025) https://www.nbcsports.com/betting/nfl/news/bengals-vs-ravens-burrow-is-back-prediction-odds-expert-picks-qbs-injury-update-trends-and-stats.

Featured Image: Dave Clark, Bengals WR Tee Higgins suffers concussion vs Patriots, declared out, USA Today (Nov. 23, 2025) https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2025/11/23/tee-higgins-injury-bengals-receiver-hurt-vs-patriots-nfl-week-12/87289416007/.