Joe Flacco Traded To The Bengals: Odds Don’t React

Dylan Wilkerson Sports Betting Expert

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UPDATE: Zac Taylor has named Joe Flacco the starting quarterback for the Bengals' upcoming game against the Packers.

The Cincinnati Bengals acquired Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco via trade, per The NFL. Flacco provides much-needed quarterback help to a Bengals team whose offense has been stagnant. Here is how the trade breaks down:

The Cincinnati Bengals receive:

• QB Joe Flacco
• 6th round pick

The Cleveland Browns receive:

• 5th round pick

This is the first trade between the Browns and the Bengals since Cleveland returned to the NFL in 1999. They attempted to make a trade in 2017, when Cincinnati attempted to trade A.J. McCarron to the Browns, but the Browns did not file the paperwork in time.

The only quarterback in the Super Bowl era to start for both the Bengals and the Browns is Jeff Driskel. NO quarterback has started for the Bengals, Browns, and Ravens in their career.

The Bengals' odds remained unchanged for their Week 6 matchup against the Packers, where they remain a 14-point underdog. In his time as the Cincinnati Bengals starting QB, Jake Browning was 59/92 and threw for 4 touchdowns and 5 interceptions. Joe Flacco was 93/160 this season with 2 touchdowns and 6 interceptions.

The AFC North is wide open, and this move signals Zac Taylor's belief that the Bengals can still compete for the division after starting 2-0. The Bengals are currently +1900 to win the division, and their Super Bowl odds are 700/1. Our bet365 bonus code will allow you bet on the Bengals after this trade news.

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Dylan Wilkerson

Dylan Wilkerson has over 5 years of experience reporting and analyzing the sports betting industry for various sites. His portfolio includes work for SportsHandle and Action Network, in addition to VegasInsider. His favorite sports are the NFL, College Football, The PGA Tour, the LIV Tour, and Cricket. Dylan has a broad and deep understanding of various sports-related topics. More from Dylan Wilkerson