Joe Flacco, the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback, suffered an apparent shoulder injury during the fourth quarter of the Week 8 game against the New York Jets, a team he previously played for. The injury occurred after Flacco took a big hit, leading him to wince and head to the locker room for evaluation. Medical personnel examined him on the sideline as backup Jake Browning warmed up. Flacco later returned briefly to throw warm-up passes but did not re-enter the game, which ended in a 39-38 loss for the Bengals. Despite the injury scare, Flacco appeared to recover enough to participate in the final drive, though the team ultimately failed to secure the win. Flacco completed 21 of 34 passes for 223 yards, two touchdowns, and rushed for 14 yards and a score. The game marked Flacco’s third start for the Bengals after being acquired in a trade with the Cleveland Browns. His performance received mixed reviews, with a recent poll asking fans to grade his Week 8 performance. Flacco’s season has seen ups and downs, including leading the Browns to a Week 3 victory before being replaced by Dillon Gabriel. The injury update indicates he was seen throwing on the sideline after initially heading to the locker room, but his immediate return to the game was uncertain. The Bengals now face the challenge of continuing their season without a clear indication of Flacco’s availability for upcoming games.