How long can Joe Flacco continue to play at this level for the Cleveland Browns?

In our wildest dreams, we never thought Joe Flacco would be savior of the Cleveland Browns season... but here we are.

2 starts, 500+ yards and 5 TDs later, Joe Flacco is playing better than anyone could have imagined in Kevin Stefanski's offensive system.

But how sustainable is this level of play long-term? The UCSS guys take a look at the backup QB trends around the NFL and try to determine why Joe Flacco won't fall victim to the "backup wall" like so many others do.

Plus, Mo Hurst is out for the season. Jed Wills is out for the season. The injuries continue to pile up for Cleveland. Who should AB consider taking a hard look at to fill these roster spots, or is the team stuck with who it has at this point?

Leroy Hoard and Dionne Miller of ABC7 in Chicago join the show to talk about the upcoming matchup with the Chicago Bears this week.

Plus, the year is 2023 and Triston Thompson is not only playing real minutes for the Cleveland Cavaliers, but he's thriving in a role for the team in a way they desperately need. Is that a more unlikely story than Joe Flacco helping the Browns win December games?

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