Joe Flacco

The quarterback under center might look a bit different than Cincinnati initially expected, but as Thursday Night Football’s Week 7 thriller showed, they can still count on a “Joe Cool” of sorts to keep them afloat when rocky times arise. 18 seasons in, and still one of the last quarterbacks AFC North foes hope to see in high-stakes games, Joe Flacco constructed a vintage performance on Oct. 16, 2025, headlined by a five-yard touchdown dime that opened a late-game double-digit lead. Cincy had to survive a few additional rollercoasters during their 33-31 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, but in helping the Bengals claw back in the standings, Flacco was sensational, going 31-of-47 for 342 yards and three touchdowns.