CINCINNATI — Joe Flacco will make one more start at quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals after Joe Burrow was not activated to the roster for Sunday's game against the New England Patriots.

Cincinnati Bengals backup quarterback Joe Flacco said he would like an opportunity to start for a team next season as Joe Burrow's return from injury appears imminent.

The Bengals were desperate for a spark when they traded with the Cleveland Browns to get veteran quarterback Joe Flacco to Cincinnati. After three abysmal starts from Jake Browning, the Bengals turned to Flacco as a lifeline for the 2025 season.

This might be the last we see of Flacco in stripes, with Joe Burrow potentially returning on Thanksgiving vs. the Ravens.

The Cincinnati Bengals’ plan to have Joe Flacco keep them competitive until Joe Burrow can return from toe surgery has hit a major snag.

Williams: Joe Flacco may have taken his last snap for the Bengals. If so, the veteran deserves a moment of appreciation amid this lost Bengals season.

As Cincinnati has tumbled down the standings, Drake Maye’s MVP campaign has skyrocketed, and a porous Bengals defense should only help his case. That is, if the Patriots don’t allow for a letdown. Here’s what to watch for in Cincinnati: