CINCINNATI, Ohio — Steelers coach Mike Tomlin made shockwaves on Monday when he criticized the Browns and general manager Andrew Berry for trading Flacco to the AFC North rival Bengals. During his press conference on Tuesday, Flacco was asked for his thoughts on Tomlin’s comments.

CINCINNATI — Bengals wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins left quite an impression on Joe Flacco in his debut with the team on Sunday. The Bengals lost to the Packers 27-18, but Cincinnati's offense came alive in the second half, scoring on three-straight possessions.

Making his first start after the Bengals got him in a trade with the Cleveland Browns, Flacco quickly established connections with star receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. Chase had 10 receptions for 94 yards and a TD, while Higgins added five catches for 62 yards.

No, but Joe Flacco did show that last week's surprising trade was worth it and that he might have what it takes to save Cincinnati's season. After being traded from Cleveland to Cincinnati on Oct. 7,

On Monday, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin chided the Browns for the "shocking" decision to trade quarterback Joe Flacco in the division.

Mike Tomlin came to criticize the Browns most recent move of trading away Joe Flacco, see what Stephen A. Smith had to say about Tomlin's comments.

Thursday night's matchup between the Steelers and Bengals featuring Aaron Rodgers and Joe Flacco will mark just the second time in NFL history that opposing quarterbacks age 40 or older will start a regular or postseason game against each other.