Joe Flacco

As we head into the 2025 fantasy football season, Joe Flacco is an intriguing figure, particularly for those involved in deeper fantasy leagues. At 40 years old, Flacco is back with the Cleveland Browns, a team he had a notable stint with in 2023. During that time, he started six games, including playoff matches, and showed impressive form by passing for at least 307 yards in five of those outings and scoring at least 20.2 fantasy points in five games as well.

Flacco is currently the favorite to be the Browns' starting quarterback in Week 1, but he faces stiff competition from a crowded quarterback room. The Browns have added Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel, and Shedeur Sanders, all of whom will be vying for the starting job. Despite this, Flacco's aggressive throwing style makes him a viable fantasy option for as long as he remains the starter. His ability to reinvent himself as a daring gunslinger late in his career has been a boon for fantasy managers, especially in Superflex and two-quarterback formats.

Fantasy managers should keep a close eye on training camp to see how the quarterback situation unfolds. If Flacco secures the starting role, he could be a sneaky pick in the later rounds of drafts. His performance in 2023 was a clear indicator that he can still produce significant fantasy points, especially when paired with receivers like Jerry Jeudy, Cedric Tillman, and tight end David Njoku.

However, it's important to note that Flacco's tenure as the starter may not be long-term. The Browns are likely to give auditions to Gabriel and Sanders this season, considering the upcoming 2026 draft looks rich in quarterback talent. This means that while Flacco is a good short-term bet, his long-term fantasy value is uncertain. Nonetheless, for the time being, he remains a solid choice for those looking to fill out their fantasy rosters with a veteran quarterback who can deliver immediate results.

Updated 06/28/2025