Joe Flacco has had an eventful season, starting as the Cleveland Browns quarterback against the Cincinnati Bengals and ending as the Bengals' backup against the Browns.

The final midweek news conference of the 2025 NFL season for Joe Burrow saw the Cincinnati Bengals' quarterback reiterate many prominent themes.

The Bengals will have the highest draft pick they've had since 2021. They're currently scheduled to pick 10th in the 2026 NFL Draft. They could fall as low as No. 12 with a win over the Browns on Sunday. They could also move up to as high as eighth overall. Regardless, the Bengals will be in position to add a high-end player in this year's draft.

Browns star Myles Garrett speaks on the relationship with Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow as the two teams face off in Week 18.

NFL fans know Joe Burrow is a true franchise quarterback, one of the few elite players who can lift up an entire team and immediately make it a contender. Despite the presence of Burrow, however, the Cincinnati Bengals haven't made the playoffs in three seasons.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow ended 2025 asking for change. Burrow said a few other things at his weekly presser before his Bengals finish the season with a matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. But far and away the most important thing was Burrow publicly saying the Bengals need to change some things up.

"This year, I've played however many games and we've won more than we've lost," Burrow said. "And I feel good about that. All I can do is go out and when I'm out on the field, try to play well, try to win and go from there."

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is preparing for his first Week 18 start without the possibility of the postseason ahead.

One week removed from defeating future Pro Football Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers, Cleveland Browns rookie Shedeur Sanders is now preparing to face another accomp