Higgins played third fiddle on a night the offense was run primarily through Ja’Marr Chase and Joe Mixon, but managed to make his mark felt with key receptions for first downs. He’ll likely be more involved in Week 14 when the Bengals host the Colts in Cincinnati.

Chase also attempted a pass in the contest, connecting with quarterback Jake Browning on a trick play for a loss of seven yards. It appeared as if Chase would be confined to short area work throughout after gaining just 11 yards on his first five receptions during the team’s first two drives. He added a 17-yard grab on the subsequent possession before burning the Jacksonville secondary down the sideline for a 76-yard score on the team’s first possession of the second half. The 149 yards were his second most of the season and marked his first time eclipsing the 100-yard mark in a month. Up next for Chase and the Bengals is another forgiving aerial matchup against the Colts at home in Week 14.

Mixon tallied the bulk of the team’s yardage in the first half as the passing game sputtered to start the game, scoring all 14 of the team’s points before the break. Although he would be kept out of the end zone in the second half, Mixon remained an integral piece of the offense throughout the final three quarters as the teams were pushed to overtime, notably making significant contributions through the air. He’ll get a softer matchup on the ground in Week 14 when the Bengals host the Colts.

The Cincinnati offense started things out with a barrage of short passing but gradually opened up their aerial offense as the night progressed. Things erupted when Browning hit a streaking Ja’Marr Chase down the sideline on the team’s first possession of the second half for a 76-yard score to give the Bengals their first lead of the game. The two teams traded blows the rest of the way before a fourth quarter injury to opposing quarterback Trevor Lawrence allowed the Bengals to control the game throughout the fourth quarter, ultimately pushing the two teams to overtime. After losing the coin flip in the extra frame, the Bengals defense made a key stop near midfield to give Browning the ball and set up the game-winning field goal by Evan McPherson. Browning looked much more in control o the offense in his second NFL start, notably leaning on his alpha wide receiver throughout. The Bengals get a quick turnaround before facing the Colts at home in Week 14.

Lawrence appeared to have his right leg stepped on near the ankle by his left tackle and was simultaneously bent backwards on a sack in the fourth quarter. He tried to get up before immediately collapsing to the ground in obvious pain. Further word on the franchise quarterback’s injury will come after the game. Lawrence left after completing 22-of-29 passes for 258 yards and two touchdowns in the Jaguars’ Week 13 loss to the Bengals, adding eight yards and a touchdown on five carries.

Kirk caught the first pass of the game for 26 yards before being removed from the game with what is being called a groin injury. He was ruled out for the remainder of the game after the Jaguars returned to the playing field following halftime. Kirk’s night ends with one reception for 26 yards.

Kirk came down awkwardly on a 26-yard reception early in the first quarter of the team’s Week 13 game against the Bengals and was seen grabbing his groin. He walked off the field under his own power but was taken directly to the locker room for further evaluation. Kirk was deemed questionable to return.

Higgins has missed the previous three games while tending to a hamstring injury. His return to the active roster for Week 13 likely signals the end of Trenton Irwin’s increased snap rates. Inactive for the Bengals are RB Chris Evans, LB Devin Harper, C Trey Hill, OT D’Ante Smith, and DT Jay Tufele.

Etienne drew the questionable tag with an injury to his ribs but was always expected to play against the Bengals on Monday Night Football. Expect him to see his standard workload.

Watson exited in the fourth quarter with what looked like a bad hamstring injury, but he was seen moving on the sideline and didn’t look to be in too much pain after leaving the field. According to Packers beat writer Rob Demovsky, Watson “did seem to be moving better today during a brief sighting in the locker room,” so it’s possible this is a minor injury. LaFleur said he didn’t know if Watson’s injury would sideline him for multiple weeks like we saw earlier this year, making his status one to watch come Wednesday when the team releases its first injury report.