CINCINNATI — The Bengals traded for Joe Flacco with hopes of saving their season. Sending a 2025 fifth-round pick to the Browns in exchange for the veteran quarterback and a 2026 sixth-round pick was a no-brainer for Cincinnati.

New Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco admitted he has found quiet joy in solo moments while his family remains home in New Jersey after his move to Ohio.

The Cincinnati Bengals handed the New York Jets their first win of the season on Sunday. In a game where both teams’ defensive woes were on full display, the Jets edged the Bengals 39-38 to