Starting Experience

Joe Flacco’s experience as a starter is the biggest reason why the Jets went after him.

The Jets are 0-6 when Darnold doesn’t start. They also have an 11-game losing streak when their backup quarterback is forced into a starting role. Flacco is more than capable of keeping the Jets afloat if Darnold is forced to miss time like he has the previous two seasons. Flacco has 171 career starts under his belt.

For his career, Flacco has a 98-73 record across 12 seasons as a starter. He’s thrown for 40,067 passing yards, with 218 touchdowns and 141 interceptions.