Joe Burrow threw a pass intended for Tee Higgins that was deflected at the line of scrimmage, and then caught by Cleveland defender Devin Bush. Bush returned the interception for a touchdown.

CINCINNATI — Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow had a nice message for Browns rookie Shedeur Sanders following Cincinnati's 20-18 loss to Cleveland in the season finale for both teams. “You’re fun to watch," Burrow said after shaking Sanders' hand on the field following the loss. "You’re fun to watch. Look forward to watching you next year.”

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One year later, after a 20-18 season-finale loss to the Browns, in his final media availability of a third consecutive season watching the playoffs from home, his last answer hung in the air and turned the temperature of the 2026 pressure cooker up to high.

Tee Higgins has had enough. The Bengals star receiver shot down the latest internet rumor. Former NFL quarterback Kurt Benkert turned Burrow's latest social media post into a question about his future.

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