Tee Higgins drops cryptic Cristiano Ronaldo post as Bengals WR prepares to take over WR1 role amid Ja'Marr Chase suspension

Tee Higgins will be the No.1 wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 12, while Ja'Marr Chase serves his one-game suspension. On Friday, the sixth-year wide receiver dropped a cryptic post on social media.

In a tweet he shared on X, Tee Higgins shared Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo's signature celebration "Suuiiiii". The wide receiver seemingly was expressing his excitement for taking the No.1 spot on the depth chart in Week 12 against the New England Patriots.

Ja'Marr Chase was suspended for one game by the NFL for spitting on Steelers CB Jalen Ramsey during last week's 34-12 loss. The situation came to light after the veteran cornerback revealed how the Bengals WR spat on him, which led to him getting physical with him, resulting in his ejection.

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In the post-game press conference, Chase denied the allegations that he spat on Jalen Ramsey.

"I ain't open my mouth today," Chase said. You know, like some of the swears I told. We've been going back and forth the whole time. So I'm sure something got under his skin."

Ja'Marr Chase tried to appeal his suspension, but it was upheld by the NFL. Now, with Tee Higgins moving to the No.1 WR spot for Week 12, the window of opportunity opens up for other players on the depth chart to prove their worth.

The Bengals drafted Tee Higgins with the 33rd overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft. This March, they put a franchise tag on him before agreeing to a four-year extension worth $115 million. So far this season, the wide receiver has 544 yards and seven touchdowns receiving.

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Tee Higgins shares his thoughts on Joe Burrow's injury rehabilitation

Joe Burrow has been out of action since suffering a toe injury in Week 2. However, the quarterback is slowly inching back to make a comeback on the field.

Burrow took first-team reps during Thursday's practice session and has been listed as questionable by the Bengals for Week 12. According to Tee Higgins, the quarterback is making good progress.

"He needs to take much time as he needs, but I mean, he looks good," Higgins said. "If he's ready, then I'm ready. Take as much time as you need to get back to 100 percent, which I think he is (at) now."

The Bengals are 3-7 heading into Sunday's game against the New England Patriots (9-2). Will they end their three-game losing streak in Week 12?

Edited by Priyam Hazarika