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By Matt Audilet
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Through the first six games of the Cincinnati Bengals' 2026 NFL season, Tee Higgins leads the team in receptions (33), targets (50) and receiving yards (571).
The Bengals' usual receiving leader, superstar pass catcher Ja'Marr Chase, trails Higgins with 32 catches for 351 yards on 45 targets.
Given his status as one of the greatest wide receivers in the game, Chase could have an ego about this receiving discrepancy. However, the two-time First Team All-Pro WR says he's "more happy than ever" with his role in the Cincinnati offense.
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“I'm probably more happy than ever, if I’m being honest, Tee can tell you. I'm pretty sure [head coach] Zac [Taylor] can vouch for me, too. So I'm a team first guy. You know what I'm saying? And as long as whatever's gonna make us win," Chase told reporters on Thursday.
While Higgins leads the team in receptions, targets and yards, Chase has a team-leading five touchdown catches so far this season. Both he and Higgins found the end zone in Sunday's dominant Week 7 win over the division-rival Baltimore Ravens.
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This coming Sunday, the Bengals will look to maintain their positive momentum into a Week 8 clash against the Tennessee Titans.
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