CINCINNATI, Ohio — In a stunning turn of events, Joe Flacco and the Bengals fell to the previously winless Jets in a tight game that ended 39-38 on Sunday at home. Flacco had a commendable performance, completing 21 of 34 passes for 223 yards and tossing two touchdown passes, while also contributing with a rushing touchdown and gaining 14 yards on the ground.
Flacco faced a challenging situation as he had to briefly leave the field late in the game due to an injury concern, but he made a triumphant return to the field to attempt to guide the Bengals in a last-minute drive. Despite his efforts, the team’s hopes for a victory were dashed, adding to the disappointment of a close match.
Throughout the season, fans will have opportunities to weigh in on Flacco’s performance by participating in polls designed to grade the starting quarterback after each game. These polls will remain open for responses for 24 hours post-game, encouraging fans to reflect on his performance.
Earlier in the season, the quarterback ratings showed fluctuations in performance with Joe Burrow starting Week 1 with a grade of C, followed by Jake Browning with grades of F and D in Weeks 4 and 5, respectively, before Flacco’s arrival showed some improvement, receiving a B in Week 6 and an impressive A in Week 7.
As the season progresses, there is optimism that Flacco can continue to build on his recent successes and help the Bengals turn their performances around. Fans are eager to see how the team responds moving forward after this unexpected setback.