Flacco Returns to Bengals, Boosts Fantasy Confidence

0:00On March 26, Joe Flacco was back with the Cincinnati Bengals on a two-year deal worth $6 million. The veteran quarterback returns as the back up to Joe Burrow after a solid stint with the team last season. He steps in following a mid-season trade from the Cleveland Browns where his performance improved dramatically in Cincinnati. Earlier this year, Flacco hoped his play would land him another starting job in free agency. That did not happen, but the Bengals saw enough value to bring him back. His experience makes him a reliable option if Burrow deals with injuries, which has happened before. Fans and analysts see Flacco as solid back-up material at this stage in his career. For the Bengals, it strengthens depth without big risks. On the fantasy side, it boosts confidence in the passing game for players like Jermar Chase and T Higgins. The team leaned past heavy last year with Flacco under center, throwing often even into tight coverage. That kept the offense productive and exciting for fantasy owners. It's a smart tiebreaker when drafting Bengals receivers.

1:01Overall, this move helps Cincinnati stay competitive and gives fantasy managers peace of mind heading into the season.