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Why Joe Flacco is succeeding for the Bengals when he couldn’t for the Browns this season: Tim Bielik
In a 33-31 win vs. the Steelers on Thursday night, Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco threw three touchdowns, which is one more than he had in four starts for the Browns.
CINCINNATI — Joe Flacco got plenty of worthy praise from his head coach and teammates following another strong outing in a Bengals uniform. Cincinnati needed competent, level quarterback play, with Jake Browning floundering, and they've gotten much more than that out of Flacco.
Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco said Thursday night’s 33-31 win over the Steelers, and the ability to pass to two great receivers like Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, is exactly what motivates him to keep playing into his 40s.
Then there’s Flacco, who former ESPN analyst and “First Take” commentator Jay Mariotti endorsed for the Hall of Fame on Friday night. The praise came after Flacco threw three touchdowns in a shocking upset over Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers in Thursday’s thrilling 33-31 finish.
Cleveland radio host Tony Rizzo crashed out on Friday. Following Joe Flacco’s stellar performance in his second start with the Bengals against Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers in what many deemed as the Unc Bowl on Thursday, Rizzo simply couldn’t take it anymore, wondering why the Browns GM Andrew Berry would trade the 40-year-old quarterback.
Joe Burrow returned to the sideline for Thursday Night Football; however, his furious and frustrated look has gone viral.