Cincinnati Bengals Set To Get Key Offensive Piece Back For Game Against Buffalo Bills
If you’ve been a fan of the Cincinnati Bengals this season, you’ve probably spent more time with your head in your hands than high-fiving your buddies. It’s been a grind. The vibes have been off, the injuries have been piling up, and the win column has been looking depressingly thin. But finally, the clouds are parting just a little bit over Cincinnati.
On Friday, Wide Receiver Tee Higgins officially cleared concussion protocol. He told reporters he is “full go” for Sunday’s showdown against the Buffalo Bills. After taking a nasty hit in Week 12 and sitting out the Thanksgiving loss to the Ravens, getting number 5 back on the field will be huge.
Why This Matters For the Bengals
Here is the wildest stat you’ll read today: Sunday will mark the first time since Week 2 that Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins are all in the lineup together.
That offensive trinity was supposed to be the terror of the AFC North, but injuries turned that dream into a logistical nightmare. Without Higgins on the field to stretch the defense and pull coverage, teams have been able to double-team Chase and make life miserable for Burrow. Having Higgins back isn’t just about his stats; it’s about opening up the entire playbook.
Can the Bengals Make a Miracle Run?
Let’s be real for a second. The Bengals are sitting at 4-8. The math isn’t pretty. In most seasons, at 4-8, you’d be looking at mock drafts and arguing about which offensive lineman to pick in the top 10. But there is this lingering memory of last season’s late-year heroics that keeps the hope alive.
To even sniff the playoffs, Cincinnati essentially needs to run the table. It’s a tall mountain to climb, maybe even Everest-sized, but having your full arsenal of weapons makes the hike seem just a little less impossible. They are trying to capture lightning in a bottle twice, which is usually a fool’s errand, but this team thrives on chaos.
What to Expect Against the Bills
The Buffalo Bills aren’t exactly the ideal opponent for a “get right” game. They are physical, they are talented, and they aren’t going to care that Cincinnati finally has its stars back. But for the first time in months, the Bengals have no excuses on the offensive side of the ball.
If the chemistry clicks instantly, which is a big ask after months apart, this offense could finally look like the juggernaut we were promised in August. Whether it’s too little, too late remains to be seen. But for at least one Sunday, the gang is all here. And for the Cincinnati faithful, that’s reason enough to tune in.
