Flacco Leads Bengals to Upset Steelers
In a surprising turn of events, former Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco came back to haunt his old AFC North rivals. Flacco, now starting for the Cincinnati Bengals, led his team to an upset victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers this past weekend.
The Bengals, who have been struggling without injured star QB Joe Burrow, leaned on the veteran Flacco to deliver a clutch performance. Flacco rose to the occasion, throwing for 289 yards and 2 touchdowns to secure the 24-20 win over the Steelers.
This unexpected result benefits the Ravens, who are currently in second place in the division. Baltimore now has a chance to gain ground on the first-place Steelers as they head into their bye week.
Ravens Offensive Line Shakeup Ahead?
The Ravens' offense has sputtered at times this season, leading the coaching staff to consider changes to the offensive line during the upcoming bye week.
Despite having dynamic playmakers like Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, and Justice Hill in the backfield, the Ravens' running game has lacked consistency. Analysts believe the offensive line may be the root of the problem, with potential personnel shifts on the horizon.
"If Head Coach John Harbaugh's unhappy with his guard play, the Ravens might also get a shakeup along the offensive line that could diversify their running game," said one local reporter.
With a healthy Jackson set to return in Week 8, the Ravens will be looking to optimize their blocking unit to maximize their offensive potential for the second half of the season.
TL;DR
- Former Ravens QB Joe Flacco led the Bengals to an upset victory over the Steelers, helping Baltimore's division hopes
- The Ravens are considering changes to their offensive line during the bye week to try to improve their running game
- A shakeup on the offensive line could help unlock the full potential of the Ravens' talented backfield