Despite all the hype surrounding Shedeur Sanders, the Cleveland Browns won't be starting him Week 1 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Instead, they'll lean on veteran quarterback Joe Flacco. Flacco is entering his 18th season in the NFL.

Joe Flacco will start for the Browns in their preseason finale against the Rams, his first start for Cleveland since the 2023 playoff run.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Joe Flacco got in and out of the “dress rehearsal” game against the Rams healthy, with no interceptions and put a touchdown on the board in his three drives. It came against the Rams’ backups, but it was good for Flacco to get some live action before he faces the Bengals at Huntington Bank Field on Sept. 7.