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Joe Flacco Starts for Bengals Against Packers in Week 6

10/12/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Cincinnati Bengals will start veteran quarterback Joe Flacco (Bengals quarterback) in Week 6 against the Green Bay Packers after Burrow's toe injury sidelined him for three months.
Flacco was traded from the Cleveland Browns and aims to stabilize an offense that has averaged 12.3 points in Burrow's absence.
He could become the first quarterback since 1962 to defeat the same team twice in a season for two different teams.

History

Historical Context

The Cleveland Browns' quarterback dynamics have evolved significantly since the controversial trade for Deshaun Watson in March 2022, which involved three first-round picks and a record $230 million contract. This decision, criticized for its ethical implications amid Watson's legal issues, followed the team's move from Baker Mayfield, who later excelled with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, highlighting the ongoing challenges in the franchise's leadership and performance.

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Story summary

The Cincinnati Bengals will start veteran quarterback Joe Flacco (Bengals quarterback) in Week 6 against the Green Bay Packers after Burrow's toe injury sidelined him for three months.
Flacco was traded from the Cleveland Browns and aims to stabilize an offense that has averaged 12.3 points in Burrow's absence.
He could become the first quarterback since 1962 to defeat the same team twice in a season for two different teams.

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