Quarterback Joe Flacco, who has found new life with the Cleveland Browns, is gearing up for a significant matchup against his former team, the New York Jets, with the Browns on the verge of clinching a playoff spot. Flacco has expressed surprise at the warm welcome he's received in Cleveland and is thankful for the support. The Browns are one of three teams with a chance to take the top seed in the AFC, along with a shot at their first AFC North title. Jets coach Robert Saleh has stated his affection for Flacco, despite the team's decision not to reach out to him after Aaron Rodgers was injured. The Jets are expected to start Trevor Siemian as quarterback in the upcoming game. On the Browns' side, coach Kevin Stefanski has reported that kicker Dustin Hopkins is week to week with a hamstring injury, and backup QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson has been placed on injured reserve due to a hip injury.
Last time the Browns and Jets played, Amari Cooper and Garrett Wilson battled it out... And then Joe Flacco threw the game-winner for the Jets. 👀 #NYJvsCLE -- Thursday 8pm ET on Prime Video Also available on #NFLPlus https://t.co/kyAtK2NqLh
ICYMI: Joe Flacco has a legit shot to lead the #Browns to the Super Bowl, and a million sorries won't bring him back to the #Jets: https://t.co/aZsnSSDcYc
Can the Browns clinch a playoff spot with a win? #NYJvsCLE -- Thursday 8pm ET on Prime Video Also available on #NFLPlus https://t.co/oYr9ZSvv9P
Joe Flacco not worrying about no call from #Jets now that #Browns have given him a chance, and a shot at the playoffs https://t.co/b0uwkbra0N via @beaconjournal
Browns QB Joe Flacco on not receiving call from Jets this year: "I'm happy to be where I am, that's for sure" https://t.co/hAG4REnhYL https://t.co/IfhnR8Jt05
Joe Flacco’s revival in Cleveland has the Browns on the verge of clinching a playoff spot https://t.co/4xHHBB2ThO
Robert Saleh: No regrets on decision not to sign Joe Flacco. https://t.co/O1IhxHItgM
Jets insist they have ‘no regret’ over passing on thriving Joe Flacco https://t.co/xyfdCcEZEX https://t.co/QcKRtk5uB6
Cleveland could pick up a playoff berth on Thursday -- or usher the Ravens to an AFC North title https://t.co/H25XMehVQj
Jets QB Trevor Siemian hoping to find ‘consistency’ in next start vs. Browns @antwanstaley https://t.co/q0oIm3OEyY
Jets QB Trevor Siemian hoping to find 'consistency' in next start vs. Browns https://t.co/Pgu6cVPBVG
Joe Flacco's revival in Cleveland has the Browns on the verge of clinching a playoff spot https://t.co/LL1fomwPrI
#Browns QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson to IR with hip injury; #Jets to start Trevor Siemian on Thursday night https://t.co/L95AgH414D
Joe Flacco, Browns push for playoff clincher vs. Jets https://t.co/aM7qPRCP56 https://t.co/w47sJn0fgb
After Aaron Rodgers' injury, the Jets could have called Joe Flacco for help. They didn't. Things worked out pretty well for him anyway. READ: https://t.co/1LyeVIURqS https://t.co/VClgIjAaOe
Instead of Deshaun Watson vs. Aaron Rodgers, it's Joe Flacco vs. Trevor Siemian in #Browns vs. #Jets Thursday night: https://t.co/TZ09mkqhIT
Saleh on why they didn't reach out to Joe Flacco after the Rodgers injury, when there was an obvious need for a veteran: "We love Joe, first and foremost. We spent a couple years with him. Love him, love the way he prepares, really pumped for him with the success he's having.…
Joe Flacco is happy in Cleveland, despite the Jets not giving him a call. 📞 https://t.co/V8yA0TXLrh https://t.co/HOtRHVLoEl
#Browns QB Joe Flacco on not getting a call from the #Jets to help their QB room: "It is what it is. Happy to be where I am for sure." (via @AkronJackson) Should New York regret not calling Flacco? 🤔 More on PFN: https://t.co/1UmSDxpkR2 #TakeFlight | #DawgPound https://t.co/p6icYrpxMS
#Browns will face QB Trevor Siemian on Thursday. https://t.co/eQPhJFAKYf
Saleh says there are no regrets about not reaching out to Joe Flacco when Rodgers was injured. He says it was an organizational decision, though he provides no specifics as to why they ignored Flacco, who was interested in returning at that time. #Jets
Robert Saleh said he "loves" Joe Flacco and it was just the decision that they made. He said there were always discussions after Aaron Rodgers went down and he has a soft spot with all of them
Browns' K Hopkins out with injury as team tries to clinch playoff spot. QB Thompson-Robinson on IR (from @AP) https://t.co/Yd6cNu6rGW
If Browns win two, Ravens lose two, Browns would win AFC North based on better division record (4-2 v. 3-3). That's what it comes down to.
Stefanski said Thompson-Robinson going on injured reserve. https://t.co/XtXtgEA7wS
#Browns coach Kevin Stefanski says backup QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson (hip) will go on injured reserve.
#Browns Kevin Stefanski said QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson is being placed on IR with a hip injury.
Kevin Stefanski: Dustin Hopkins (hamstring) is week to week. Dorian Thompson-Robinson (hip) going to injured reserve.
#Browns Dorian Thompson-Robinson (hip, crutch) told me “I’m doing good.” Not sure if he’ll play vs. #Jets
#Browns QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson walked through the locker room on one crutch. Told me hurt his hip in the #Bears game
Browns rookie QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson using a cane to aid his walk. Hurt his hip Sunday.
𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚: #Browns QB Joe Flacco says “it is what it is” when asked about the #Jets not calling him when he was a free agent earlier in the season, via @AkronJackson “Is what it is. Happy to be where I am for sure. Lots of guys in that locker room I respect. The only… https://t.co/rMxZb5eVxt
Joe Flacco on no call from Jets this year: It is what it is, happy where I am. https://t.co/MUTjUz1DKy
#Browns Joe Flacco on facing the Jets have playing with them the previous years. https://t.co/h93ykCW595
#Browns Joe Flacco said he is surprised how welcome the city of Cleveland has been to him and is very thankful. https://t.co/vvOQFSr8z6
#Browns Joe Flacco on his former #Ravens team and how good they are: https://t.co/6IdLNXcE8I
#Browns Joe Flacco on being embraced by Northeast Ohio. https://t.co/Ort4kcoPBk
#Browns Joe Flacco on chance to clinch playoff spot at home Thursday. https://t.co/QHnweXGG6E
#Browns Joe Flacco on facing #Jets, who didn’t call this year after he was there for three years. https://t.co/FvAGw45XoV
Jets probably going with QB4 Trevor Siemian v Browns. via TLOD https://t.co/PtkzruGYgz
The Browns are 1 of 3 teams left with a chance to take the top seed in the AFC. Along with that is a chance for their 1st AFC North title. Here is the 1 scenario that could see both things happen this year: https://t.co/kKoMggaQVh
#Browns really could’ve used a Ravens loss tonight in quest for first AFC North title. So unless 49ers have miracle comeback, Browns need to win their last two and have Ravens lose their last two. Otherwise top wild card spot is best Browns can do.
Jets will have to face friendly foe in Browns’ Joe Flacco https://t.co/mMrWmWis3T https://t.co/6084mZTbvv