Report: Bengals' Higgins has rib fracture, could miss time

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins suffered a rib fracture in Sunday's 27-3 loss to the Tennessee Titans, a source told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Higgins' injury could force him to miss time, adds Rapoport.

The wideout didn't come out for the second half against Tennessee, finishing with two catches for 19 yards. Higgins hasn't produced at his usual level this season, entering Week 4 with 10 catches for 110 yards and two touchdowns.

Viewed as a Super Bowl contender before the season, Cincinnati sits at 1-3 following the loss to the Titans. The previously high-flying offense has been particularly poor, averaging just 12.25 points per game.

If Higgins is forced to sit out games, the struggling Bengals will likely rely more on Ja'Marr Chase and Tyler Boyd. Charlie Jones is the only other receiver on the roster with only one catch so far this season.

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