Bengals’ Joe Flacco Steps In for Burrow in 4th Quarter vs Cardinals
In a significant game for the Cincinnati Bengals, backup quarterback Joe Flacco made his entrance in the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals during Week 17 of the NFL season. This match took place at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, where the Bengals held a commanding lead of 37-7 at that point.
Performance Highlights
Starting quarterback Joe Burrow had an impressive outing. He completed 24 of 31 passes, totaling 305 yards, with two touchdown passes. Notably, one of his touchdowns was a 21-yard connection with offensive lineman Cody Ford, which helped set up another touchdown by running back Chase Brown.
Burrow’s Injuries
- Burrow was sacked three times during the game.
- He had previously faced injury challenges, including a sprained AC joint in Week 9.
- Flacco stepped in for Burrow during the fourth quarter of the prior week’s game against the Miami Dolphins.
Flacco’s experience has been marked by injuries as well. He suffered a finger injury during the fourth quarter of a Week 12 game against the New England Patriots. Despite this, he has demonstrated resilience, continuing to play through pain in earlier games.
Flacco’s Reflections
After observing Burrow’s return to 11-on-11 drills, Flacco shared his feelings about the team’s culture. He humorously noted that it still feels strange for him to chant “Who Dey,” a well-known rallying cry of the Bengals fan base.
With these developments, Joe Flacco’s role as a backup continues to be significant for the Bengals as they navigate through the remainder of the season.
