Returning from their bye week with only one loss this season, the Packers received an unexpected surprise from their guests arriving in Green Bay on Sunday.

Looking to unwind a string of three consecutive losses, the Cincinnati Bengals acquired quarterback Joe Flacco from the Cleveland Browns and plugged him into the starting lineup. The Packers (2-1-1) faced Flacco three weeks ago when he steered the Browns to a 13-10 victory.

"We played him a lot, watched him a lot, he brings great experience," Bengals coach Zac Taylor said Wednesday, welcoming Flacco directly to the QB1 role. "His style fits our style of play. Excited to get him out there. We'll start him this week."

Green Bay's defense hit the bye at the right time, dog tired after a track meet with the Dallas Cowboys in Week 4. Anc

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