Joe Flacco, Cincinnati Bengals
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Mike Tomlin has seen plenty of Joe Flacco through the years. He’ll see the veteran quarterback again on “Thursday Night Football” this week, as Flacco makes his second start for the Cincinnati Bengals, who acquired him from the Cleveland Browns in an intra-division trade last week.
Joe Flacco didn't gain traction quickly enough in his Bengals debut to salvage his new club's game against the Packers, but the traction he did gain could pay dividends in the games to come.
Joe Flacco rallied the Cincinnati Bengals in the second half. That was enough to provide some hope for his new teammates.
Flacco already beat the Packers once this year as a member of the Browns, but he will be thrust into action with Cincinnati amid turmoil. The Bengals have, of course, dropped three straight and scored 12.3 points per game since QB Joe Burrow went on injured reserve.
Joe Flacco and the Bengals' offense showed signs of life during the second half, highlighted by a remarkable touchdown catch in the fourth quarter by Ja'Marr Chase in addition to a Lambeau Leap from tight end Tanner Hudson. The final result, however, was a 27-18 loss that dropped the Bengals to 2-4 this season.
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Joe Flacco reacts to fresh start with Bengals, shares motivation behind drive to compete in NFL
Joe Flacco spoke to the media for the first time since his trade to the Bengals. The Super Bowl winner suggested he's eager to prove he can still play at a high level in the NFL.
Kevin Stefanski was surprised that the Cleveland Browns traded Joe Flacco to the Cincinnati Bengals for a fifth-round pick.
"Just the one first down." The Bengals managed just one yard of total offense during the first quarter, which was dominated by the Packers in time of possession. The Packers managed just a field goal,