Bengals Plan QB Start Amid Flacco Injury Uncertainty Against Bears

The Arizona Cardinals are facing challenges as they prepare for their Week 9 game against the Dallas Cowboys, with backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett confirmed as the starter due to Kyler Murray's ongoing recovery from a foot injury. Brissett has performed well in Murray's absence, leading the team with 599 passing yards and four touchdowns in two starts, compared to Murray's overall stats in five starts. Meanwhile, the Cincinnati Bengals are dealing with uncertainty at quarterback heading into their Week 9 matchup against the Chicago Bears, as Joe Flacco is questionable with an AC joint sprain in his throwing shoulder. Flacco practiced but remains day-to-day, and the Bengals have activated Sean Clifford to the active roster as an emergency third quarterback, with Jake Browning as the primary backup. Offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher is preparing for both scenarios of Flacco playing or not, highlighting the precarious situation for the Bengals after their recent collapse against the Jets. The outcomes of these quarterback situations will be critical for both teams’ playoff hopes as they navigate key upcoming games.