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AFC Notes: Joe Flacco, Shemar Stewart, Bengals, Steelers

Bengals first-round DE Shemar Stewart is still seeking his first sack and tackle for loss through five appearances and four starts. Cincinnati DC Al Golden feels the game still needs to slow down for the first-round rookie. “He’ll be the first to tell you he just needs to be more consistent,” Golden said, via Paul Dehner Jr.

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Joe Flacco isn't concerned about Joe Burrow's looming Bengals' return

Joe Flacco is focused on the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Last Word On Sports / November 14

Cincinnati Bengals Beat: Midseason News and Notes

The Cincinnati Bengals have played nine games, and we currently know they have a potent offense with Joe Flacco and a historically bad defense. Since Flacco took over against the Green Bay Packers in Week 6, he’s been fantastic, throwing to the best duo of wide receivers he’s ever had in Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.

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How many of the most recent rookies to rush for at least two touchdowns in the same game for each NFL team?

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Joe Flacco News / Athlon Sports / November 13

Bengals Announce Joe Flacco Development on Thursday

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco is currently dealing with an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder. Despite the injury, he played last Sunday against the Chicago Bears and had a great game, finishing with 470 yards through the air, four touchdowns and two interceptions.

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College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

NFL draft stock is fluid from the start of the college football season until it concludes. These 20 players have risen up draft boards in 2025 as a result of their strong start to the season.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / November 13

Steelers have a chance to put a nail in the Bengals' coffin despite unexpected news that the rest of the AFC North will hate

The last time the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals squared off, it was an exciting game on Thursday Night Football. But it wasn't the ending that Pittsburgh was hoping for.

Cleveland Browns News / Browns Nation / November 13

Former Browns QB Admits Benching Made Him Question Future

The Cleveland Browns brought back Joe Flacco this season. He may not have been intended to be the starting quarterback, but with Kenny Pickett getting injured and rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders not ready, head coach Kevin Stefanski didn’t have much of a choice.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 13

Flacco only 'worried about doing my job' for Bengals and not Burrow

Joe Flacco is only 'worried about doing my job' for Bengals and not Joe Burrow

The Bengals will need Flacco to keep them afloat and alive in the playoff hunt after getting the news on Monday that Burrow had his 21-day practice window opened.

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NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 13

Bengals QB Joe Flacco Will Face Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin for 23rd Time - Where Does That Rank All Time?

CINCINNATI – If Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco, as expected, starts Sunday, it will be the 12th of his career in Pittsburgh, tying him for the most in the Super Bowl era.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

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NFL News / Field Level Media / November 13

Bengals' Joe Flacco, Steelers' Aaron Rodgers set for rematch of thrilling finish

Two AFC North teams struggling for consistency meet Sunday when the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Cincinnati Bengals in a rematch of a dramatic finish from mid-October.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / November 12

Bengals Injury Report: Joe Flacco among 4 DNPs for Cincinnati's first practice coming off bye week

The Cincinnati Bengals got back to their regular practice schedule Wednesday as they prepare to face the Pittsburgh Steelers this weekend. Let's take a look at the team's first injury report of the week.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 12

Joe Flacco Reacts To Joe Burrow's Pending Return As Focus Shifts To Pittsburgh

Joe Flacco is feeling good after a week off from game action. The Bengals' starting quarterback got back home and was with his family for a few days as he keeps the seat warm for Joe Burrow's eventual return.

Cincinnati Bengals News / The Spun / November 11

Joe Burrow Opens Up On His Relationship With Joe Flacco

Joe Flacco is keeping the Cincinnati Bengals' QB1 seat warm while Joe Burrow works his way back to the field. The Bengals cleared Burrow on Monday, opening a 21-day window for him to practice before coming off the injured list.

Cincinnati Bengals News / The SportsRush / November 8

Julian Edelman and Rob Gronkowski Argue Why Joe Flacco Should Be a Hall of Famer

Joe Flacco, who turns 41 in January, is experiencing a renaissance since being traded to the Joe Burrow-less Cincinnati Bengals. He’s gone just 1-3 as a starter for Cincy, but those losses can hardly be pinned on him.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / November 7

The 40-year-old lifeline: How Joe Flacco has steadied the Bengals’ season

At 40 years old, Joe Flacco has seen everything the NFL can throw at him. The Super Bowl MVP, the journeyman, the late-career backup turned midseason savior -- it’s all part of the long, winding story that’s brought him to the Cincinnati Bengals.

NFL News / Windy City Gridiron / November 6

Good, Better, Best: Chicago Bears vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Hello, Chicago Bears Fans! Well, that was a roller-coaster of a game, wasn’t it? In this week’s Good, Better, Best, we look back on a wild game against

Cincinnati Bengals News / The SportsRush / November 6

Ryan Fitzpatrick Proposes ‘Andy Dufresne Redemption Award’ and Why It Should Go to Joe Flacco

If you told someone a month ago that Joe Flacco, at age 40, would make the Cincinnati Bengals forget about Joe Burrow’s absence, they’d have laughed. Before

NFL News / ChiCitySports / November 5

Chicago Bears to work out intriguing free-agent defensive back

The Chicago Bears secondary has been hit with a rash of injuries this season. Both Kyler Gordon and Jaylon Johnon are on injured reserve, forcing the Bears to play without two key starters.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / November 5

The Bengals didn’t win the trade deadline but Joe Flacco sure did

The NFL trade deadline has come and gone and for the Cincinnati Bengals, it'll be looked at as a disappointment. The team sent Logan Wilson to the Dallas Cowboys a few hours before the deadline but otherwise, didn't make any other moves the day of.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 4

Cincinnati Bengals Boast NFL's Best Offense Since Trading For Joe Flacco

The Bengals have the NFL's best offense by EPA/play over the past month. It's hard to see through the thick, thick fog of defensive ineptitude, but Joe Flacco has fully reinvigorated this unit.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 2

Joe Flacco Standing By 'Brother's' on Defense Amidst Horrific Performances

Joe Flacco's historic passing performance on Sunday got outdone by even more historic defensive ineptitude on the other side of the ball, 47-42 against Chicago, but he preached patience with Cincinnati sitting at 3-6 this season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Field Level Media / November 1

Report: Bengals QB Joe Flacco intends to play vs. Bears

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco is planning to start against the visiting Chicago Bears on Sunday despite nursing an AC joint sprain in his throwing shoulder, NFL Network reported on Saturday.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 1

Bengals Planning To Start QB Joe Flacco

Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Bengals are planning to start QB Joe Flacco on Sunday, “barring something unforeseen.” Flacco suffered the injury late in the loss to the Jets, leaving the game before re-entering later.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Pro Football Rumors / October 31

Bengals QB Joe Flacco trending toward playing vs. Bears

The Bengals’ chances of sticking close enough to the playoff race for an eventual, hopeful Joe Burrow late-season return took a huge hit on Sunday, when the team gave the Jets their first win of the season.

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