Tee Higgins' mom drops 3-word message after Bengals WR's 131 Yds 3 TD game vs Broncos
In the aftermath of Tee Higgins' career-defining performance on Sunday, the Cincinnati Bengals WR's mother, Lady Stewart, summed up the emotions of the team's fans with three simple words.
“Hey, shout out to Bengal Nation, man! Y’all stuck in there with us, man. It was a hard-fought game, but we got it done. Who Dey! I love you!" Higgins was seen declaring in a heartfelt self-video shared after the game on Bengals' X account.
Accompanied by blue and gray heart emojis, Lady Stewart reposted the video on her X account and wrote:
“What he said.”
Higgins, playing through ankle and knee injuries, pulled off a historic night against the Denver Broncos. He racked up 131 yards and three TDs, which included the game-winning catch in overtime.
The Bengals vs. Broncos was a rollercoaster. A last-minute touchdown by Denver forced overtime, where the Cincinnati Bengals missed an initial chance to seal the win.
However, when the defense stepped up, it was Higgins who put the game to rest. He caught a 3-yard TD from QB Joe Burrow to end the night with a win against the Broncos.
With the Week 17 victory, Cincinnati's playoff hopes are still alive.
Thus, Tee Higgins' mother's words summed up the emotions of Cincinnati fans who had just witnessed their star WR pull off a brilliant performance. That said, for Higgins, it was a potential final home game because he is soon to be a free agent.
Joe Burrow called Tee Higgins a "game-changer"
Bengals star QB Joe Burrow is aware of the uncertainties of Tee Higgins' long-term future with the team. Yet, he hailed Higgins' undeniable impact on the field.
“Everybody can see what kind of player he is,” Burrow said, fresh off a stunning 412-yard, three-touchdown performance. “He elevates us to a different level when he’s playing like that, and I’m lucky to be part of what we have going on here.”
Tee Higgins' one-year franchise tag will expire after the season. For now, he is focused on helping the Bengals finish strong. Next up, the team will face the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 18.
If the Bengals' playoff hopes dash and Higgins moves on, at least, one bright spot is that the WR's final game at Paycor Stadium ended in storybook fashion.