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

The 40-year-old, listed as questionable with an AC joint sprain, gave coaches cautious optimism after limited work Thursday.

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Oct 26, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco (16) throws the ball during the third quarter against the New York Jets at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images/ File Photo
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Oct 16, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco (16) looks to throw the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Multiple outlets citing NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport report Flacco plans to start Sunday, barring a setback with his right shoulder.
  • Flacco suffered the AC joint sprain in last week’s loss to the Jets and was limited Thursday after sitting out Wednesday and Friday.
  • Head coach Zac Taylor said Thursday’s showing met the threshold for potential availability, though the team will monitor him pregame.
  • If he cannot go, Jake Browning is prepared to start after taking first-team reps, with Sean Clifford set as the emergency option.
  • Since arriving via trade before Week 6, Flacco has thrown seven touchdowns with no interceptions for the 3-5 Bengals, who host Chicago at 1 p.m. ET.