Injury roundup: Bengals' Joe Mixon, Tee Higgins expected to play vs. 49ers

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Bengals running back Joe Mixon (illness) and wide receiver Tee Higgins (ankle), both listed as questionable, are expected to play Sunday against the 49ers, according to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.


Mixon has been instrumental in the Bengals' success, recording 1,170 yards from scrimmage and 14 touchdowns this season.


Higgins, a second-year player out of Clemson, has 52 catches for 698 yards and four touchdowns.

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