In The Blitz, RotoViz writers react to the latest news and help you place it within the context of our 2020 research and recommendations.
No. 1 overall pick Joe Burrow has been the center of attention through the first three weeks for the Cincinnati Bengals, and rightfully so. He’s looked poised under pressure and has thrown for over 600 yards and five touchdowns in his last two games. More quietly, another talented rookie had a breakout performance in Week 3 and appeared ready to take on a larger workload.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins compiled 40 yards and two touchdowns on five catches during the Week 3 tie with the Philadelphia Eagles. After John Ross III (DNP-coach’s decision) wasn’t in the lineup, the rookie took advantage by posting the best performance of his young career. While Higgins will likely have a few more productive outings over the team’s next 13 games, he shouldn’t be relied on for consistent production, at least not at the moment. Still, in deeper formats, fantasy managers should take notice and pick him up off of waivers before it’s too late.
A Star In The Making
The first pick of the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, Higgins might have been a first-round selection in another year. A deep wide receiver class and a lack of a combine performance may have played a role in him “slipping” to the top of the second round, but the Bengals may have landed a future star to pair with their franchise quarterback.
