Up until the beginning of November, Flacco was an unsigned free agent. lost starting quarterback Deshaun Watson to a shoulder injury that ended his season. Then, in order to lead the Browns to an 11-6 record and a postseason appearance, the Super Bowl XLVII Most Valuable Player turned the clock back by winning four of five starts. During his brief time in Cleveland, the 39-year-old completed 123 of 204 regular-season passes (60.3%) for 1,616 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions.
If Flacco had finished the regular season among qualified players, he would have topped the NFL in passing yards per game (average of 323.2), according to ESPN figures.
In contrast, during his five regular-season and two postseason outings with the 2023 Bills, Hamlin turned in somewhat forgettable results. Still, he was seen by many as
Until early November, Flacco remained an unsigned free agent. Deshaun Watson, Cleveland’s starting quarterback, suffered a shoulder injury that ruined his season. Then, after winning four of five starts, the Super Bowl XLVII Most Valuable Player turned the clock back, leading the Browns to an 11-6 record and a postseason participation. The 39-year-old completed 123 of 204 regular-season throws (60.3%) for 1,616 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions in his brief tenure in Cleveland.
According to ESPN statistics, Flacco would have led the NFL in passing yards per game (average of 323.2) if he had completed the regular season among eligible players.
On the other hand, in his five games during the regular season and two postseason with the 2023 Bills, Hamlin transformed
Despite his impressive comeback, Flacco won the NFL Comeback Player of the Year award. However, considering his age, it’s unclear if anyone will let him start. Even the talented starting quarterback Jacoby Brissett had trouble getting a QB1 position the previous season. He didn’t start any games after inking a $8 million contract with the Commanders, instead supporting Sam Howell.
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