Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco threw a touchdown pass to Tee Higgins to help the AFC extend its lead during the second quarter of the 2026 Pro Bowl Games Feb. 3 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.
It was the first Pro Bowl touchdown pass for Flacco, and first Pro Bowl TD catch for Higgins.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementEarlier in the second quarter, Higgins caught passes from Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders, Flacco's teammate early in the 2025 season, to propel the AFC.
Flacco, who turned 41 in January, was making his first Pro Bowl appearance in 18 NFL seasons. The Bengals acquired Flacco from the Cleveland Browns in October.
Flacco, among 2025 Bengals eligible for free agency this offseason, played in nine games for the Bengals, making six starts after starter Joe Burrow suffered a turf toe injury during a Week 2 win against Jacksonville. Flacco completed 158 of 254 attempts for 1,664 passing yards with 13 touchdowns.
Burrow joined Flacco, Higgins and receiver Ja'Marr Chase in representing the Bengals at the Pro Bowl Games.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBurrow scored with his legs on a trick play during the first quarter; Chase was playing defensive back when he returned a Jared Goff interception for a touchdown.
Flacco suffered a finger injury during the fourth quarter of the team's NFL Week 12 loss to the Pats at Paycor Stadium.
Flacco played through pain in the Bengals' Week 11 loss against Pittsburgh. Flacco played with a sprained AC joint in his throwing shoulder during a 47-42 loss to Chicago in Week 9.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Watch Joe Flacco throw Pro Bowl TD to Bengals teammate Tee Higgins
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