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Joe Flacco Starts for Bengals at Packers With Chance at Rare NFL First

Reports indicate Ja'Marr Chase will play despite an illness.

Overview

  • Cincinnati named the 40-year-old veteran its Week 6 starter after acquiring him in a trade, ending Jake Browning's run under center.
  • A win would make Flacco the first quarterback in the Super Bowl era to start and defeat the same opponent for two different teams in one season, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.
  • Flacco already faced Green Bay this year, starting for the Browns in Week 3 and winning 13-10 despite modest passing numbers.
  • Chase was listed questionable after missing Friday's practice with an illness, but multiple outlets, including Ian Rapoport, report he is expected to be available.
  • The 2-3 Bengals seek to halt a three-game skid, with Chase coming off a 110-yard, two-touchdown performance against the Lions.