Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Tee Higgins debuts his new nickname for Joe Burrow

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated Dec 22, 2024 7:41 PM ET

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has a new nickname courtesy of wide receiver Tee Higgins.

Higgins absolutely loved the touchdown pass he caught from Burrow during the first quarter of Sunday’s win over the Cleveland Browns. The quarterback left his feet to try to avoid a sack while getting the pass off, but somehow managed to find Higgins with a bullet while contorting himself to avoid his knee hitting the ground.

9️⃣ you are UNREAL.#ProBowlVote + @JoeyB pic.twitter.com/lCfpxeb8OS

— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) December 22, 2024

Higgins loved it just as much as everyone else did. After the game, he said he would be calling Burrow “Superman” from that point forward.

“Motherf—er looked like Superman when he was throwing it,” Higgins told reporters. “I’m calling him Superman from this day forward. F— Batman. Superman.”

"(Bleep) Batman. Superman."

Hilarious exchange between Tee Higgins and @FOX19Joe on Joe Burrow's TD pass to him. #Bengals @fox19 pic.twitter.com/w3m180ovzh

— Jeremy Rauch (@FOX19Jeremy) December 22, 2024

Too bad Burrow did not make this play before he bought a Batmobile.

Burrow continues to play at an extremely high level despite the Bengals’ issues. He threw for 252 yards and three touchdowns on Sunday and continues to pace the league in passing. With plays like this, no wonder Higgins seems very eager to stay with Cincinnati beyond this year.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

More must-reads: