CINCINNATI — Quarterback Joe Flacco has brought new life to the Cincinnati Bengals offense since being traded over from the rival Cleveland Browns, but he is now dealing with an injury that could affect his availability moving forward. Flacco suffered an AC joint sprain in his throwing shoulder that could impact his status for Cincinnati’s Week 9 showdown against Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears, per NFL Media.If Flacco cannot go, Jake Browning would likely return to the starting lineup. Sean Clifford is also on the Bengals’ practice squad. During a Wednesday press conference, Bengals Coach Zac Taylor stated that there was a 50-50 chance Flacco could play. Taylor said, “He will not practice today.” “We’ll try to get the best out of him.” [on Thursday]. We’ll work through the rest of the week. “I think it’s about 50-50 what will happen on Sunday.
Taylor said he was open to playing Flacco on Sunday even if he didn’t have any practice time this week. Taylor was asked if it would be okay to play Flacco without any practice. He said, “I have seen him come in three days and not know anything about our offense.””Flacco started Week 6 for the Bengals just five days after being traded on Oct. 7, in a loss of 27-18 to the Green Bay Packers. He had to play against the Steelers on a Thursday in Week 7. After only two days of practice, he threw for 342 yard and three touchdowns.
The Bengals have just suffered a 39-38 loss against the New York Jets in which they lost a 15 point lead at the end of the fourth quarter. Cincinnati’s defense let one of the NFL’s worst offenses rack up 502 total yards and 23 points in the fourth quarter. Joe Flacco and Jake Browning in their first three Cincy startsJoe Flacco1-2378.729.7Jake browning0-3217.312.3Flacco has been a good addition to the Bengals. He scored eight touchdowns with zero turnovers. Joe Flacco vs. Jake Browning through three startsJoe Flacco1-2378.729.7Jake Browning0-3217.312.3Flacco’s arrival has also been good for superstar wideout Ja’Marr Chase, who has caught 38 passes for 346 yards and two touchdowns on 54 targets in Flacco’s three starts. CBS Sports Research says that those 38 receptions tied Michael Thomas’ record for most ever in a 3-game span. The 54 targets were the most over the past 45 seasons. The Bengals (3-5) are No. The 4-3 Pittsburgh Steelers are No. 2 in the AFC North. Lamar Jackson, two-time NFL MVP, is expected back in the lineup against the Miami Dolphins this Thursday.
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