At this late stage of his professional football career, Joe Flacco doesn't have the respect of his peers like Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin. The older veteran quarterback hasn't been consistently effective in years.

In a 33-31 win vs. the Steelers on Thursday night, Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco threw three touchdowns, which is one more than he had in four starts for the Browns.

Joe Flacco turned back the clock on Thursday night, leading the Cincinnati Bengals to a 33-31 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. He completed 31-of-47 pass attempts for 342 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions.

Flacco shared what its like playing for the Bengals after years of competing against them during a post-game press conference Oct. 16.

Joe Flacco looks like he’s ready to lead another AFC North team on an improbable run. Just 10 days after Flacco arrived in Cincinnati, he beat Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers in an unlikely shootout between 40-year-old quarterbacks Thursday night.

The Baltimore Ravens' hopes for making any noise in the AFC North were already hanging on by a thread, and they had to prepare for a Week 7 bye knowing that the

Then there’s Flacco, who former ESPN analyst and “First Take” commentator Jay Mariotti endorsed for the Hall of Fame on Friday night. The praise came after Flacco threw three touchdowns in a shocking upset over Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers in Thursday’s thrilling 33-31 finish.