Bengals' Flacco, Higgins Connect for Pro Bowl TD

Veteran QB Flacco throws first Pro Bowl touchdown pass to young receiver Higgins

Feb. 3, 2026 at 9:47pm

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco threw a touchdown pass to teammate Tee Higgins during the second quarter of the 2026 Pro Bowl Games, helping the AFC squad extend its lead. It was the first Pro Bowl touchdown connection for both Flacco and Higgins.

Why it matters

The touchdown showcased the chemistry between Flacco and Higgins, who played together for part of the 2025 season after Flacco was acquired by the Bengals. It also highlighted the continued success of the Bengals' passing attack, with multiple players representing the team at the annual all-star exhibition.

The details

Flacco, who turned 41 in January, was making his first Pro Bowl appearance in 18 NFL seasons. He completed 158 of 254 attempts for 1,664 passing yards with 13 touchdowns after joining the Bengals in October 2025 following a finger injury to starter Joe Burrow. Higgins, in his third Pro Bowl, caught the second-quarter touchdown pass from Flacco.

  • The touchdown occurred during the second quarter of the 2026 Pro Bowl Games on February 3, 2026.

The players

Joe Flacco

A 41-year-old veteran quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals, making his first Pro Bowl appearance in 18 NFL seasons.

Tee Higgins

A wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals, making his third Pro Bowl appearance.

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What they’re saying

“It was great to connect with Tee for a touchdown in the Pro Bowl. We've built a good rapport, and I'm glad we could show that on the big stage.”

— Joe Flacco

What’s next

Flacco and Higgins will look to continue their chemistry when the Bengals return for the 2026 NFL season, as the team aims to build on its recent success and make another deep playoff run.

The takeaway

The Flacco-Higgins touchdown showcased the Bengals' offensive firepower, with multiple players representing the team at the Pro Bowl. It also highlighted the continued success of the franchise, which has remained competitive despite changes at the quarterback position.