Mike Gesicki

Higgins was questionable to play in this game because of an ankle injury on top of a knee issue, and he appeared to aggravate the former He caught four passes for 53 yards on five targets before exiting. Andrei Iosivas and Mike Gesicki should see the bulk of the targets Higgins would receive.

Gesicki's first -- and possibly only -- year with the Bengals was a relatively successful one. His 65 catches were his most since 2021, and his 665 yards receiving were more than his previous two seasons combined. He finished with just the two receiving scores, however, which shows he's much more slot- receiver than true tight end. Gesicki will hit the open market, and his fantasy value will be largely determined by the landing spot. If he's back with the Bengals, a TE2 ranking is in the cards.