Indianapolis Colts quarterback Joe Flacco was named the starter on Sunday morning and completed 22 of his 38 passes for 189 yards and two touchdowns in a 20-17 win over the Tennessee Titans. Flacco also threw one interception in the matchup. Flacco hit Josh Downs on a 22-yard touchdown in the first quarter, and the Colts didn't score another touchdown until the fourth quarter when he found Michael Pittman Jr. on a ten-yard touchdown grab. The 39-year-old didn't jump off the box score with just 189 yards through the air, but that shouldn't be much of a cause for panic given the Titans' secondary has allowed the fewest passing yards so far this season. It's unclear who the starter will be moving forward, but Flacco would make for a solid streaming option once again in Week 7 should he get the start against the Miami Dolphins.
Oct 14, 2024 1:03 AM EST
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Joe Flacco will make his second consecutive start in Week 6, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Anthony Richardson (oblique) was expected to start this week, but at the last minute, Indianapolis made him inactive as their emergency third quarterback. In the end, the starting job will belong to Flacco for one more week. Through two games so far, he has 49 completions, 527 passing yards, five touchdowns, and zero interceptions. He's less mobile than Richardson but possesses more firepower through the air, so the fact that he's starting Sunday is good news for Michael Pittman Jr., Josh Downs, and Alec Pierce in fantasy football.
Oct 13, 2024 11:36 AM EST
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Joe Flacco had an outstanding Week 5 performance, completing 33 of his 44 passes for 359 yards in the team's loss. Flacco's starting status for Week 6 against the Titans is up in the air, with QB Anthony Richardson (oblique) tracking to play but still a game-time decision. If Flacco were to start, he would make for a deeper streaming option, with the Titans secondary allowing the fewest passing yards this season at a 124/game average. Fantasy managers in 2QB/Superflex leagues should stay up to date on the news on Sunday morning, should they need a last-minute replacement.
Oct 12, 2024 8:26 PM EST
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Joe Flacco completed 33 of his 44 passes for 359 yards and three touchdowns in the team's 34-37 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Flacco committed no turnovers and also surprisingly ran the ball three times for another 22 yards on the ground. Flacco was nearly perfect in the shootout loss, finding Michael Pittman Jr., Mo-Alie Cox, and Alec Pierce in the endzone throughout the game. The game script heavily favored Flacco's performance, with the Colts facing a two-touchdown deficit with less than six minutes to play in regulation, resulting in an increased passing volume for Indy. It's unclear what the plan is for Indianapolis at quarterback while Anthony Richardson (oblique) recovers from injury. Still, Flacco would remain a strong streaming option if he gets the start again in Week 5. The Colts will face a stingy Titans defense in Week 6, but Flacco would remain firmly on the radar again then should he be named the starter.
Oct 7, 2024 1:49 AM EST
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Joe Flacco came off the bench to help the Colts in Week 4, completing 16 of his 26 passes for 168 yards and two touchdowns in the team's win. Now, reports suggest that Flacco will get the start again in Week 5, with Anthony Richardson (hip) marked as doubtful. Flacco gets a favorable matchup against Jacksonville, a team that has allowed the most fantasy points to opposing QBs this season and the second most passing yards. Although Flacco doesn't provide the same ceiling as some other potential streaming options, he provides a very safe floor going up against Jacksonville's defense. He is the QB23 in our staff rankings this week.
Oct 5, 2024 4:45 PM EST
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (abdomen, oblique) is in pads and practicing for the third time this week on Friday. However, The Athletic's James Boyd reports that veteran Joe Flacco is taking most, if not all, of the first-team repetitions in practice as Richardson stands behind Flacco to watch him throw. Richardson was relieved by Flacco in the Week 4 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers and was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday. The 22-year-old's injury isn't believed to be serious, but perhaps they let Flacco make the Week 5 start against the division-rival Jacksonville Jaguars this Sunday. Either way, Richardson has fallen to low-end QB1/high-end QB2 territory after a disappointing start to his sophomore season in which he leads the league with six interceptions thrown. Check back for Richardson's final Week 5 status going into Sunday's game. The Colts will also be without star running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) this week.
Oct 4, 2024 1:31 PM EST
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Joe Flacco completed 16 of his 26 passes for 168 yards and two touchdowns in the team's 27-24 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Flacco was put into the game in the first quarter after starting QB Anthony Richardson (hip) was ruled out due to injury. Flacco was productive in the game, finding Josh Downs for a four-yard touchdown grab in the first quarter and then hitting tight end Alec Ogletree on a 15-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter to help put it away for Indy. Recent reports suggest that Richardson is unlikely to miss additional time, likely putting Flacco back on the bench in the team's Week 5 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Richardson fantasy managers, or managers who regularly stream QBs should keep a close eye on the situation in the coming days if Richardson is a no go in Week 5.
Sep 30, 2024 1:06 AM EST
Former Cleveland Browns quarterback and NFL Comeback Player of the Year winner Joe Flacco reached an agreement with the Indianapolis Colts on Wednesday on a one-year deal worth up to $8.7 million, including $4.5 million guaranteed, according to sources. Flacco came off his couch to unexpectedly lead the Browns to the postseason in 2023, ultimately finishing with 1,616 passing yards, 13 touchdowns and eight interceptions in five starts during the regular season. The 39-year-old veteran will now head to Indy to replace Gardner Minshew as the primary backup for young signal-caller Anthony Richardson, who saw his rookie season come to an end early last year due to a shoulder injury. Given Richardson's propensity to run with the ball, another injury in 2024 could force Flacco back into the spotlight.
Mar 13, 2024 7:42 PM EST
Quarterback Joe Flacco, who won the 2023 NFL Comeback Player of the Year with the Cleveland Browns, wants to return to the team, according to a league source. The two sides met regarding the possibility of a reunion at the NFL scouting combine last week. Flacco will become an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday, March 13, and can sign with any team at that time. If he stays in Cleveland, he'd undoubtedly be the backup to Deshaun Watson. After leading the Browns to the postseason in 2023, teams probably won't strictly be considering him as an emergency option in 2024, but it remains to be seen if he'd get a chance to compete for a starting gig outside of Cleveland. The 39-year-old defied all expectations last year with Cleveland, and although it was a cool story, it's unlikely to repeat itself again in 2024.
Mar 5, 2024 5:51 PM EST
Cleveland Browns impending free-agent quarterback Joe Flacco made an improbable run late in the season to earn the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year award while taking the team to the postseason, but he's almost definitely moving on this offseason, according to The Athletic's Zac Jackson. Deshaun Watson will be returning from his shoulder injury as the starter under center in 2024, and while last year was a disappointment in his second year in Cleveland, he did have some big moments as well. In five regular season games, Flacco threw for 1,616 yards, 13 touchdowns and eight interceptions for the Browns after many thought his career was essentially over. The performance should land him a backup role somewhere in 2024, but it's unlikely to be in Cleveland.
Feb 15, 2024 2:14 PM EST
Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco, who is a Comeback Player of the Year finalist, intends to play next season in the NFL. Flacco is an impending free agent and will most likely have to settle for a backup role. However, the 39-year-old proved that he can still lead an offense after taking over under center in Cleveland in Week 13 and leading the team to a playoff berth in the absence of Deshaun Watson (shoulder). The Browns came up short in the wild-card round against the Houston Texans, but Flacco surpassed expectations, throwing for 1,616 yards, 13 touchdowns and eight interceptions in five starts to close out the year. It's possible the Browns re-sign Flacco to serve as insurance for Watson, but either way, Flacco isn't going to be on the fantasy radar to begin the 2024 season.
Jan 31, 2024 12:23 PM EST
During a Monday media availability, Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry said the team is open to bringing Joe Flacco back for the 2024 season. The 39-year-old signed with Cleveland's practice squad in late November following Deshaun Watson's season-ending shoulder injury. Quarterbacks P.J. Walker and Dorian Thompson-Robinson struggled, so Flacco was brought in as veteran competition. Flacco started five regular season games this year, winning four of them while throwing for 1,616 yards, 13 touchdowns, and eight interceptions. He struggled in the AFC Wild Card loss to the Houston Texans, throwing two pick-sixes. However, he showed he can still lead an offense. "We'd absolutely love to have Joe back, he's a good quarterback," Berry said. "I guess maybe a little bit similar to Jacoby (Brissett) last year. It depends, right? I want to bring all of our good players back, but there are constraints to that. Would have no problem having Joe back." It sounds like Flacco would be Watson's backup in 2024 if he's retained, but he'd be worth rostering in two-QB or Superflex leagues given Watson's recent slew of injury concerns.
Jan 22, 2024 2:39 PM EST
Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco completed 34 of his 46 passes for 307 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions while adding three carries for 13 yards in a 45-14 loss to the Houston Texans in the first round of the playoffs on Saturday. Flacco's final stat line doesn't look too bad but both of his interceptions were momentum killers. The veteran quarterback threw pick-sixes on back-to-back possessions in the third quarter, turning a 24-14 deficit into a 38-14 deficit. Flacco turned in some magical moments in his late-season tenure as Cleveland's starting quarterback but it is safe to assume that Deshaun Watson will be back as the team's starter in the 2024 season. A pending free-agent, Flacco could remain in Cleveland as a backup or try to catch on as a bridge option somewhere else this offseason.
Jan 14, 2024 7:09 AM EST
Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco (calf) practiced fully all week despite being listed on the team's injury report with a calf issue. Flacco will look to continue his late-season success heading into a Saturday matchup against the Houston Texans in the first round of the NFL playoffs. These two teams met back in Week 16, with Flacco shredding Houston's pass defense for 368 yards and three touchdowns. In the regular season, the Texans were quite generous to quarterbacks, allowing the 11th-most fantasy points per game to the position. Flacco is a solid DFS choice this weekend for fantasy gamers looking to save a bit of money at the quarterback position for their lineups.
Jan 11, 2024 3:55 PM EST
With the Cleveland Browns locked into the No. 5 seed in the AFC for the postseason, head coach Kevin Stefanski said on Monday that the organization is still "working through" the possibilities and balancing the objectives in terms of resting key players in the Week 18 regular season finale against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals were eliminated from postseason contention with their Week 17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The most obvious decision involves quarterback Joe Flacco, who will turn 39 on Jan. 16. He's been such a critical piece of the team's strong finish this year that keeping him safe on the sideline this Sunday makes sense. Stefanski said "we'll see" if Jeff Driskel is an option to start if Flacco is rested in Week 18. P.J. Walker would be another option to run the Browns' offense in a meaningless game.
Jan 2, 2024 12:03 PM EST
Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco completed 19 of his 29 passes for 309 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception in a 37-20 win over the New York Jets in Week 17's Thursday night game. Flacco helped get the Browns off to a fast start, throwing a seven-yard touchdown to Jerome Ford to cap off his first drive of the contest. He later found Elijah Moore for an eight-yard touchdown and then went back to Ford for a 50-yard score. Flacco has now thrown for three touchdowns in two straight games and three of his five starts for Cleveland. He will cap off the regular season against the Cincinnati Bengals on the road in Week 18.
Dec 29, 2023 6:07 AM EST
Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco has thrown 10 touchdowns and seven interceptions in his four games in 2023. Coming off a three-touchdown game, Flacco will look to stay hot against the New York Jets in Week 17's Thursday night game. The Jets represent a tough matchup for Flacco as they are allowing the fewest fantasy points per game to the quarterback position. The matchup is a concern but Flacco has been providing big numbers and should return decent enough stats to treat as a QB2 in fantasy this week.
Dec 27, 2023 7:09 AM EST
Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco completed 27 of his 42 passes for 368 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions in a 36-22 win over the Houston Texans in Week 16. Flacco and Amari Cooper combined to light up the scoreboard in the road win as they connected for 265 yards and two touchdowns in the blowout win. Flacco has meshed well with the Cleveland offense, throwing 10 touchdowns and seven interceptions in his four games this season. He will be on the QB2 radar in Week 17 in a tough home matchup against the New York Jets.
Dec 24, 2023 4:55 PM EST
Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco has thrown for 939 yards and seven touchdowns in his three starts this season. After dealing with a calf issue that limited him on Wednesday, Flacco was cleared from the injury report and is listed without an injury designation heading into Week 16's matchup against the Houston Texans. Houston has been a plus matchup for quarterbacks in 2023 as they are allowing the eighth-most fantasy points per game to the position thus far. Flacco has been a solid fantasy quarterback over his three starts and should return QB2 value again in Week 16.
Dec 23, 2023 8:59 AM EST
Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco (calf) has been removed from the final injury report and will start against the Houston Texans on Sunday. He had been limited in practice on Wednesday but has not dealt with any reported limitations since then. The 38-year-old has looked impressive since signing with Cleveland and taking over for Dorian Thompson-Robinson. He has posted at least 17 fantasy points in each of his three games, including last Sunday when he completed 28 passes for 374 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions. Turnovers are certainly a concern with the veteran, but given the rate at which the Browns throw the ball, Flacco deserves consideration as a mid-to-high QB2 option in fantasy football.
Dec 22, 2023 12:58 PM EST