CINCINNATI – Tee Higgins, one of the top wide receivers for the Bengals, is gearing up for his season debut as he plans to take the field against the Washington Commanders on "Monday Night Football." Higgins, who has been sidelined for the first two games due to a hamstring injury, announced that he feels fully recovered and ready to play at full capacity. Expressing his excitement, Higgins stated, "I feel great. Finally, ready to get my feet wet this season and ready to go."

Despite being cautious during warmups last week, Higgins now feels prepared to handle a full workload against Washington. He has been limited in practice this week but mentioned that the preparation for the upcoming game has been productive. The Bengals are optimistic about his return, especially considering his impressive track record of over 1,000 receiving yards in three out of his four NFL seasons.

Higgins sustained the hamstring injury just days before the season opener against the New England Patriots, causing him to miss the initial two games. The receiver acknowledged the disappointment of the setback, emphasizing his focus on avoiding such injuries during the offseason. However, he is now looking forward to making a significant impact on the field as the Bengals strive for their first win of the season in a bid to relieve the team's recent 0-2 start trend.