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Bengals Offense with Joe Flacco Shows Signs of Hope vs. Packers

Joe Flacco threw for 219 yards and two touchdowns in his Bengals debut during a four-game losing streak, showing promise despite the team's scoring struggles.

  • On Sunday, Joe Flacco, acquired on Tuesday, threw for 219 yards and two touchdowns as the Bengals lost 27 at Green Bay.
  • Facing a slide that began a week after Joe Burrow departed, Cincinnati traded for 40-year-old Joe Flacco and a 2026 sixth-round pick on Tuesday after Jake Browning started the first three games.
  • In the second half, Flacco completed 21 of 30 passes for 179 yards, leading Cincinnati to two touchdowns and a field goal during a 17-play, 78-yard drive lasting 10:14.
  • Flacco couldn't quite join Kemp but provided reason for optimism ahead of Thursday night as Bengals coach Zac Taylor said Flacco showed confidence and improved communication with receivers.
  • Despite Flacco's second-half work, Cincinnati is 2-4 and has been outscored 140-55 during a four-game losing streak, failing to score a touchdown before halftime for the fourth straight game.
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Joe Flacco's strong second half in Cincinnati debut gives slumping Bengals reason for hope

Joe Flacco rallied the Cincinnati Bengals in the second half. That was enough to provide some hope for his new teammates.

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Cincinnati Enquirer broke the news in Cincinnati, United States on Sunday, October 12, 2025.
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