Los Angeles (AP) — Although Joe Flacco isn’t exactly a fan favourite, the Cleveland Browns may need his reliable play to continue competing for a postseason spot.
As the fourth starting quarterback for the Browns this season, Flacco will get the start on Sunday, beginning his 16th NFL season.
Coach Kevin Stefanski remarked, “I don’t know if Joe’s ever been accused of being enthusiastic.” Joe is an expert. I’ve been with experts. He’s up there, right? He performs his duties.
Deshaun Watson had season-ending shoulder surgery two weeks before to Flacco, 38, signing with the Browns (7-4). Due to rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson’s continued participation in the concussion protocol following his injury in last week’s game against the Los Angeles Rams, Flacco will play this week.
Receiver Elijah Moore, who spent two seasons with the Jets playing alongside Flacco, said of Flacco, “He’s going to get the job done, but he’s going to show you that he can get it done in a controlled environment, which you love because football brings a lot of emotions.”
That seems to be precisely what we required. Although I am aware that we were looking about for people and that the players don’t fully understand that choice, I also know that everyone is content.
Flacco remarked on Thursday that having the opportunity to potentially start again in the NFL was energising.
The idea of it is definitely exciting,” Flacco remarked. “It’s not just playing the game that excites me at this time in my life; there are many other things as well.
The team around Flacco looks to be in decent shape as well, considering the injuries the Browns incurred against the Broncos. Defensive end Myles Garrett (shoulder), wide receiver Amari Cooper (ribs), right guard Wyatt Teller (calf) and left guard Joel Bitonio (knee) were all listed without an injury designation after missing practice early in the week.
Cornerback Denzel Ward was ruled out because of a shoulder injury. Ward leads the Browns with 10 pass deflections, and he is one of two players with two interceptions.
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