Joe Flacco is back in the AFC North, but the Super Bowl winning quarterback is throwing touchdown passes for the Browns at the ripe age of 38.
With DeShaun Watson and Dorian Thompson-Robinson out, Flacco is starting at quarterback for the Rival Browns, and he just completed his first touchdown pass for the franchise.
In his first drive of his first start for the Browns, Flacco tossed a 24-yard touchdown to Jerome Ford to give Cleveland an early 7-0 lead over the Rams.
Flacco was 4-of-5 for 65 yards with a touchdown on the opening possession, including a strike on third-and-14 to Amari Cooper for a 22-yard gain.
Of course. Joe Flacco throws a TD t Jerome Ford on his first possession.
Flacco was 4/5 for 65 yards with the TD. #elitepic.twitter.com/4DeoY03sdt
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) December 3, 2023
Social media reacts to everything and Flacco’s efficient first drive was no different.
Flacco most recently played for the New York Jets and spent time with the Broncos and Eagles after playing 11 seasons in Baltimore. A veteran with big-game experience and a wealth of knowledge, Flacco has thrown for 42,320 yards and 232 touchdowns while starting 180 games with a 99-81 record.
In 2022 with the Jets, Flacco started in four games and completed 110 of his 191 passes for 1,051 yards and five touchdowns.