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Bengals' Chase and Higgins Ranked Second-Best Receiving Duo in the NFL
25 Aug
Summary
- CBS Sports writer ranks Bengals' Chase and Higgins as second-best receiving duo
- Eagles' Brown and Smith ranked as top duo due to "clutch production"
- Bengals' pair can overtake Eagles with Higgins' health and Chase's dominance

As of August 25th, 2025, the Cincinnati Bengals' star receiving duo of Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins has been ranked second-best in the NFL by CBS Sports writer Cody Benjamin. The Bengals' pair trails the Philadelphia Eagles' AJ Brown and DeVonta Smith, who are praised for their "clutch production."
Benjamin notes that while Chase and Higgins often top receiver lists, Higgins' recent injury history, missing a combined 10 games over the last two years, has been a concern. However, when healthy, Higgins is described as "one of the hardest wideouts to defend" due to his prototypical size and physicality. Paired with the "walking highlight reel" that is Ja'Marr Chase, the Bengals possess arguably the most well-rounded pass-catching tandem in the league.
The writer leans towards the Eagles' duo, citing their ability to translate their physical gifts into "clutch production." But he acknowledges that Chase and Higgins may get more attention due to their heavy workload and connection with quarterback Joe Burrow. If Higgins can stay fully healthy this fall, the Bengals' pair can cement their status as the NFL's top receiving duo.