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NFL Insider Explains Why Joe Flacco’s A Game-Changer For Bengals

NFL Insider Explains Why Joe Flacco’s A Game-Changer For Bengals

CINCINNATI — Joe Flacco is the Bengals’ new starting quarterback, and Sports Illustrated insider Albert Breer thinks it’s a “game-changer” for the Bengals’ season. He has a serious belief that Flacco could win enough games for the Bengals to eventually let Joe Burrow come back and punch home a playoff spot. ESPN’s Football Power Index gives Cincinnati an 8.7% chance to make the playoffs, the lowest odds of any 2-3 team. …

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Bengals make starting QB decision after surprise Joe Flacco trade

Bengals make starting QB decision after surprise Joe Flacco trade

Cincinnati’s newest field general will lead the Bengals right into battle.  Bengals head coach Zac Taylor announced Wednesday that newly acquired veteran quarterback Joe Flacco will start the team’s Week 6 matchup against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on Sunday. “We’ll start him this week,” he told reporters, “so he’ll take all the reps, get ready to go.” …

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Bengals Reportedly ‘Chattered’ About Multiple QB Options Before Adding Joe Flacco

Bengals Reportedly ‘Chattered’ About Multiple QB Options Before Adding Joe Flacco

CINCINNATI — Joe Flacco may not have been the Bengals’ first choice of quarterback options to try to save the 2025 season.  ESPN’s Dan Graziano reported the team never had any interest in Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston, or Kirk Cousins but did have some “chatter” surrounding the Eagles’ Sam Howell and the Seahawks’ Drew Lock. “When Joe Burrow got hurt, the Bengals truly did believe …

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First Call: Joe Flacco ‘welcomed’ trade to Bengals; Steelers and Ravens make roster moves

First Call: Joe Flacco ‘welcomed’ trade to Bengals; Steelers and Ravens make roster moves

“First Call” for Wednesday has some roster moves for the Pittsburgh Steelers. We get Joe Flacco’s reaction to his trade away from Cleveland to Cincinnati. The Baltimore Ravens are trying to press some buttons. And a pair of former Pirates pitchers are squaring off in the Major League Baseball playoffs. Comings and goings The Steelers went through some roster shuffling …

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Zac Taylor will continue calling offensive plays for Bengals

Zac Taylor will continue calling offensive plays for Bengals

The Bengals may make a quarterback change in Week 6, but there won’t be a change when it comes to who is calling the offensive plays. Head coach Zac Taylor has handled those duties since coming to Cincinnati and he was asked on Monday if there was any thought to a change after scoring 37 points and turning the ball …

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Bengals hope to have Joe Flacco ready to play on Sunday at Packers

Bengals hope to have Joe Flacco ready to play on Sunday at Packers

In Week 3, quarterback Joe Flacco led the Browns to an upset win over the Packers. On Sunday, Flacco could get a chance to do it again, as the quarterback of the other NFL franchise in Ohio. Via Adam Schefter of ESPN.com, the Bengals “would like” Flacco to be ready to go for the Week 5 game at Lambeau Field. …

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