Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins has faced challenges in the first half of the NFL season, dealing with both injuries to himself and quarterback Joe Burrow. Despite a promising performance last week (8 receptions for 110 yards), Higgins suffered a hamstring injury in practice and is officially ruled out for week 10.

This setback adds to the misfortune for the star wide receiver in his contract year, especially considering the prevalence of hamstring injuries affecting NFL players this season. Fantasy managers relying on Higgins should be prepared for this possibility.

With Higgins sidelined, there’s now a significant target share up for grabs, as he typically averages 7 targets per game when active. While Ja’Marr Chase usually takes on a larger workload in Higgins’ absence, he too may be limited due to back issues. This situation opens the door for Tyler Boyd and Trenton Irwin to emerge as solid flex plays.