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Flacco Fuels Bengals' Offensive Surge Ahead of Steelers Clash
16 Nov
Summary
- Bengals traded for Flacco in Week 5, allowing him to air it out
- Flacco has put up the most fantasy points per game of any QB in recent weeks
- Bengals defense is one of the worst in the league, leading to Flacco's high passing volume
As of November 16th, 2025, the 3-6 Cincinnati Bengals are preparing to travel to Pittsburgh to take on the 5-4 Steelers. These two AFC North rivals last met in Week 7, when the Bengals pulled off a narrow 33-31 victory at home.
The Bengals' offense has undergone a dramatic transformation since acquiring veteran quarterback Joe Flacco in a trade during Week 5. With Flacco now at the helm, the team has allowed him to throw the ball as much as he wants, leading to a significant increase in his fantasy football production.
In the four games since Flacco joined the Bengals, he has thrown the ball an astounding 45, 47, 33, and 47 times. This high-volume passing attack has resulted in Flacco putting up the most fantasy points per game of any quarterback during that stretch. The primary driver behind Flacco's fantasy success is the Bengals' defense, which has been one of the worst in the league this season, forcing the offense to air it out frequently.
As the Bengals prepare to face their division rivals, the Steelers, Flacco's fantasy football outlook remains promising. With his newfound freedom to sling the ball, he is poised to continue his recent surge and provide a significant boost to fantasy rosters.
