Joe Flacco, the seasoned quarterback for the Cleveland Browns, is ready to start Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams.
This weeFlacco has been the only player on the first team since rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson hasn’t cleared the concussion k at practice, protocol. Despite starting, Alex Van Pelt, suffered a serious injury against the Denver Broncos. Not long after, he made his way to the locker room
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Flacco was moved up to No. 2 on the depth chart this week. Flacco was signed during the week and was not involved against the Broncos. According to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, he will now likely make his Cleveland debut.
Thompson-Robinson remains part of the protocol for concussions. On Thursday, November 30, Cabot reported that Thompson-Robinson missed practice for the second day in a row and didn’t even work outside during the session, unlike on Wednesday. It implies that the 16-year-old quarterback Flacco will probably assume control of the 7-4 Browns and work to keep them in the running for the playoffs. They are now the sixth seed, and a lot of teams are vying for their spot.
For the first time this season, the Browns are attempting to avoid losing in a row, so there is a lot on the line. The ugly 29-12 loss to the Broncos last week ended a three-game winning streak that included wins over the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers.
For Flacco, the Browns will be his fourth NFL team. The New York Jets were the team he most recently started games for. In four starts, Flacco completed 1,051 yards of passing with five touchdowns and three interceptions.
With the Browns, the big-armed Super Bowl MVP now has another opportunity to show that he still has it.
It’s undoubtedly thrilling,” Flacco remarked. I simply mean the chance. I enjoy playing this game a lot, and I’m currently doing that whenever an opportunity sort of arises. All you have to do is be patient and see what’s in store for you.
The Browns are optimistic that Flacco can step in during the injury chaos and be as good as or better than a reliable option.
Alex Van Pelt, the offensive coordinator for the Browns, said, “I think he’s correct. He’s very self-aware.” “That tank still has a lot of fuel left in it. Observing him on Wednesday, with his precision, speed, footwork, and all other attributes.
