The Bengals defense stole a win from the team and the city. But it robbed Flacco of something even more precious and lasting. This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/bengals/onsi as Bengals Defense Costs Team a Victory and Robs Joe Flacco of Something Even More Precious and Lasting.

Joe Flacco was limited during the week because of a shoulder injury he suffered during the fourth quarter of the team's NFL Week 8 loss to the Jets.

Joe Flacco nearly led a historic comeback for the Bengals with a career-high in passing yards against the Bears.

Joe Flacco has led the Bengals to a combined 80 points in their past two games. Both of them have been losses, thanks to Cincinnati’s NFL-worst defense.

CINCINNATI, Ohio — Despite suffering an AC joint sprain in his throwing shoulder a week ago, Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco is active and will play vs. the Bears at Paycor Stadium.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco addresses the media ahead of his team's Week 8 game against the Chicago Bears at Paycor Stadium.

Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears because of a shoulder injury.

In one of the most exciting games of this NFL season, the Bengals stormed back to take a late lead, only to see their defense blow it.