Joe Flacco expressed satisfaction and relief after the Browns' 21-17 win over the Bengals, stating, "We played a great team game today." The victory marked a successful return to Cincinnati for Flacco, who was benched earlier in the season before being traded to the Browns. Quarterback Deshaun Watson suffered a possible right shoulder injury, but Browns coach Kevin Stefanski downplayed the severity, saying, "We'll get him checked out." The Browns' win improved their record, while the Bengals fell to 3-4. Flacco's calm and collected performance was a key factor in the Browns' victory, showcasing his experience and leadership.