Tee Higgins

Tee Higgins enters 2026 in a strong spot for fantasy managers: he’s still firmly attached to the Bengals after signing a four-year, $115 million extension, so there’s no team-change risk to worry about this season. That stability matters, because Cincinnati is keeping one of the league’s best passing-game environments intact, and Higgins remains the clear No. 2 behind Ja’Marr Chase.

From a fantasy angle, that role keeps his floor attractive and his ceiling very real. Recent 2026 outlooks still view him as a high-end WR2 with WR1 upside if Joe Burrow stays healthy and available, and one recent ranking had him around WR15 for the season.

The main issue with Higgins has always been health, not talent, and that remains the biggest thing fantasy drafters have to weigh in 2026. When Burrow has been on the field, Higgins has delivered strong efficiency and a meaningful target share, but missed time from either player has been the difference between a solid WR2 season and a true breakout.

For drafts, he looks like a safe target in the third or fourth round, especially in formats that reward big receiving production. The upside case is straightforward: if he stays healthy and Cincinnati’s offense performs to expectation, Higgins can beat his ADP and finish as one of the better all-around fantasy receivers again.