Bengals Injury Update: What We're Hearing About Tee Higgins' Status Ahead of Sunday's Matchup vs Eagles

Higgins suffered an ankle injury late in the second quarter of the Bengals' Week 5 loss to the Colts

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins suffered an ankle injury late in the second quarter of the team's Week 5 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Higgins was helped off the field and did not return to the game.

Higgins is considered day-to-day and his status for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles is uncertain

According to reports, Higgins is considered day-to-day and his status for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles is uncertain. The Bengals are expected to provide an update on Higgins' condition later this week.

If Higgins is unable to play, the Bengals will be without their leading receiver

If Higgins is unable to play, the Bengals will be without their leading receiver. Higgins has 32 receptions for 447 yards and two touchdowns this season.

Higgins' absence would be a major blow to the Bengals' offense

Higgins' absence would be a major blow to the Bengals' offense. The Bengals are already without wide receiver Tyler Boyd, who is on injured reserve with a knee injury.

The Bengals will likely need to rely more on Ja'Marr Chase and Tyler Boyd if Higgins is unable to play

If Higgins is unable to play, the Bengals will likely need to rely more on star wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase. Chase has 35 receptions for 467 yards and four touchdowns this season.

The Bengals will also need to get more production from their running backs and tight ends if Higgins is unable to play

The Bengals will also need to get more production from their running backs and tight ends if Higgins is unable to play. Running back Joe Mixon is averaging 4.9 yards per carry this season, while tight end Hayden Hurst has 18 receptions for 191 yards and two touchdowns.

The Bengals are hoping that Higgins will be able to play on Sunday, but they are preparing for the possibility that he will not be able to

The Bengals are hoping that Higgins will be able to play on Sunday, but they are preparing for the possibility that he will not be able to. If Higgins is unable to play, the Bengals will need to find a way to replace his production.