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Joe Flacco showed he can save the Bengals' season, but the veteran QB only has three days to do it
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,
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.
Just five days after he was acquired in a trade with Cleveland, Flacco passed for 219 yards and two touchdowns in his Cincinnati debut. The Bengals lost 27-18 at Green Bay on Sunday, but they pushed the Packers all the way to the very end.
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Bengals show signs of life with Joe Flacco, but lose again as comeback falls short vs. Packers
Cincinnati's offense improved to competent following a scoreless first half. But it wasn't enough to avoid falling to 2-4.