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Tee Higgins projected as top receiver for half of NFL teams

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 12:20 AM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Tee Higgins projected as top receiver for half of NFL teams

Summary

Analyst Jacob Infante states that Tee Higgins would be the No. 1 receiver for 16 of the 32 NFL teams, highlighting his performance over the past two seasons, where he recorded 21 touchdowns despite missing time due to injuries. Higgins has been a consistent producer with a career-high of 11 touchdowns last season while battling through quarterback changes. Although he is positioned as a No. 2 receiver on the Cincinnati Bengals behind Ja'Marr Chase, his skill set remains strong, making him a valuable asset in discussions about team compositions. The Bengals secured Higgins by signing him to a four-year, $115 million extension after utilizing franchise tags in previous seasons.

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By the Numbers

•Jacob Infante claims Higgins would lead 16 NFL teams as WR1.
•Higgins has 21 touchdowns in the past two seasons despite injuries.
•He scored a career-high 11 touchdowns last season.
•Higgins signed a four-year, $115 million extension with Cincinnati.
•Higgins remains a No. 2 receiver behind Ja'Marr Chase.

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12:20 AMYahoo Sports — Tee Higgins Is a No. 1 Receiver on Half the League’s Teams, Even If He’s Not Elite

What they're saying

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Sleeper NFL posed a simple question: how many NFL teams would Tee Higgins be the No. 1 receiver for? PFSN analyst Jacob Infante put a number on it, and it lands higher than most would guess.
— Yahoo Sports

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