# Bengals QB Joe Burrow pushes back on Tee Higgins narrative

> Bengals QB Joe Burrow denies Tee Higgins' production is due to defenses overprotecting Ja'Marr Chase.
- Title: Bengals QB Joe Burrow pushes back on Tee Higgins narrative
- Summary: Bengals QB Joe Burrow denies Tee Higgins' production is due to defenses overprotecting Ja'Marr Chase. Bengals QB Joe Burrow says Tee Higgins' strong season…
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- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/nfl/bengals-qb-joe-burrow-pushes-back-on-tee-higgins-narrative-12637667
- Author: Matt Audilet
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bengals, joe burrow, tee higgins, ja'marr chase, nfl, week 7, week 8
## Tee Higgins' season stats
Tee Higgins has 33 catches for 571 yards and two touchdowns through six games.
## Joe Burrow's response
Joe Burrow says Tee's production is due to being a great player, not defenses overprotecting Ja'Marr Chase.

> That's too simplified. I think Tee's having a lot of production because Tee's a great player
## Next game
Bengals face Titans in Week 8 to maintain positive momentum.
## Key takeaway

Bengals QB Joe Burrow says Tee Higgins' strong season performance isn't because opposing defenses are overprotecting Ja'Marr Chase.