Joe Flacco not working towards, unsure for Bengals-Bears

CINCINNATI — Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco is in jeopardy of lacking Sunday’s recreation in opposition to the Bears due to the sprained AC joint in his throwing shoulder, coach Zac Taylor mentioned Wednesday.

Flacco is not going to apply Wednesday, Taylor mentioned, because the Bengals consider their choices.

“We’ll see what we will doubtlessly get out of him tomorrow,” Taylor mentioned. “We’ll simply work via the week. I believe proper now it is in all probability at 50-50 on what’s going to find yourself [happening] on Sunday.”

Flacco suffered the harm late on this previous Sunday’s 39-38 loss to the New York Jets. He went to the locker room momentarily however returned to complete the sport.

If Flacco cannot play, the Bengals will return to Jake Browning. He began three video games this season after Joe Burrow suffered a turf toe harm in Week 2. Nevertheless, Browning struggled in that stint, which prompted the Bengals (3-5) to amass Flacco from the Cleveland Browns by way of commerce.

In three video games in Cincinnati, Flacco has been productive. The 40-year-old has accomplished 64.3% of his passes for 784 yards, 7 touchdowns and 0 interceptions.

Taylor mentioned the Bengals can have a plan in place for Flacco this week as he prepares. The seventh-year coach cited Flacco’s current historical past of enjoying on brief discover for example of his preparedness.

“If anyone on this league can get by with minimal reps proper now, it is him,” Taylor mentioned.