Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco shares a promising injury update ahead of Week 9, but there is a catch.

The Browns did what seemed to be the right thing. They benched Flacco in favor of rookie Dillon Gabriel, and traded Flacco and a 2026 sixth-round pick in-state for a 2026 fifth-round pick to the Bengals on October 7. Flacco was quickly named the Bengals’ starter, because what other choice did the Bengals have?

CINCINNATI — Joe Flacco returned to the practice field on Thursday afternoon as the Bengals hope for him to be under center this Sunday against the Bears. His top passcatcher, Ja'Marr Chase, didn't see any difference in the QB's arm.

If you're a bettor looking to place wagers on any of the 13 remaining Week 9 NFL games across Sunday and Monday, you need to stay up to date on injury reports. Players being ruled out or listed as either questionable or doubtful can cause lines to shift,