Tee Higgins carted off field with concussion after head smacks off the ground during attempted catch

Cincinnati Bengals wideout Tee Higgins was carted off the field in Week 12 after slamming his head on the ground while trying to make a catch. He was quickly ruled out for the rest of the contest due to a concussion.

The play occurred with under five minutes to play in the contest. With the Bengals trailing the New England Patriots 23-13, Joe Flacco tried to find Higgins deep down the sideline. The throw was high, causing Higgins to throw one hand in the air. Patriots defensive back Carlton Davis III ran into Higgins at that point, sending both men to the ground. As Higgins went down, he smacked his head on the turf.

He immediately laid motionless on the ground.

After spending quite some time on the ground, Higgins was eventually helped up and placed on a cart before being driven off the field. He was able to walk into the locker room under his own power when he arrived.

With Ja'Marr Chase suspended, Higgins was expected to play a bigger role than normal for the Bengals in Week 12. It was a tough matchup, as he was set to see Patriots standout Christian Gonzalez for the majority of the game. Higgins hauled in five catches for 31 yards before leaving the contest.

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