Bengals News (12/1): Saturday triple-header vs. Vikings in Week 15

Maybe the league just wants to get this game over with.

Quick Hits: Good News For Bengals As Tee, Taylor-Britt Practice; Angry Ted Wants To Be A Bad Seed; Joe Burrow Has Not Left The Building
Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins was listed as limited Thursday in his first practice back since he injured his hamstring in practice a month ago, but he cautiously says he feels like he’s 100%.

Game Within The Game: Zac and Press Taylor In A Brotherly Shove
The backyard games at all hours on Cynthia Circle in the NFL’s most famous cul-de-sac come full circle under the blazing Monday night lights in Jacksonville when Bengals head coach Zac Taylor calls his X and then waits for younger brother Press to call his O as the Jaguars offensive coordinator.

Bengals’ Tee Higgins feels 100%, plans to play against Jaguars
Higgins said the plan for him is to play Monday night against the Jacksonville Jaguars after missing the past three games with the injury. The fourth-year player is in the final year of his rookie contract and dismissed the notion that his long-term outlook is playing a role in returning to the field.

Tee Higgins planning to return for Bengals’ Week 13 game vs. Jaguars
After re-signing quarterback Joe Burrow and linebacker Logan Wilson in the offseason, Higgins and the Bengals did not agree on an extension. Despite an uncertain future, the Clemson product is not allowing his contract situation to dictate when he plays again.

Bengals-Jaguars to showcase brotherly rivalry — and connection — between Zac Taylor and Press Taylor
It’s been one of Sherwood’s treasured belongings since he had it made in 2017, a nod to how proud he is of his two sons: Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor and Jacksonville Jaguars offensive coordinator Press Taylor. The trophy also underlines competition as a core pillar of the Taylor household.

Jaguars host Bengals in Jacksonville’s first “Monday Night Football” game in a dozen years
KEY MATCHUP: Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson versus Jaguars LT Walker Little. Hendrickson has 10½ sacks this season, including 9½ over Cincy’s past nine games, and now faces Little who is sliding over from left guard because of a knee injury to starter Cam Robinson.

Analyzing Cincinnati Bengals’ Scheme, Identity, and How To Improve Upon It Moving Forward
The Bengals have a clear and well-defined identity. They are a pass heavy, spread, shotgun team. This is evident by their pass rate over expected (top in the league), shotgun usage (top in the league), 11 personnel usage (2nd highest in the league).

Vikings/Bengals Week 15 game to kick off Saturday tripleheader
This game won’t be the Kirk Cousins vs. Joe Burrow matchup at quarterback that many had anticipated, with both of those players done for the season due to injuries. Instead, we’ll be getting former Vikings practice squad member Jake Browning leading the Bengals.