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Joe Flacco Expected to Start for Bengals vs. Bears Despite Shoulder Sprain

His status is pivotal for a 3-5 team leaning on his turnover-free play with Joe Burrow out.

Overview

  • NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Flacco plans to start Sunday barring a setback with his right AC joint sprain.
  • Flacco is officially questionable after limited work Thursday and no practice Wednesday and Friday, with Zac Taylor noting encouraging signs.
  • The 40-year-old injured his throwing shoulder in last week’s loss to the Jets and was monitored through controlled throwing this week.
  • Jake Browning handled first-team reps as the contingency, with Sean Clifford expected to be elevated as the emergency quarterback if needed.
  • Since being acquired before Week 6, Flacco has thrown seven touchdowns with no interceptions across three starts, boosting Cincinnati’s offense.