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National reaction to Ravens’ legend Joe Flacco tossing his first TD pass for the Browns

Joe Flacco is back in the AFC North, but the Super Bowl winning quarterback is throwing touchdown passes for the Browns at the ripe age of 38.

With DeShaun Watson and Dorian Thompson-Robinson out, Flacco is starting at quarterback for the Rival Browns, and he just completed his first touchdown pass for the franchise.

In his first drive of his first start for the Browns, Flacco tossed a 24-yard touchdown to Jerome Ford to give Cleveland an early 7-0 lead over the Rams.

Flacco was 4-of-5 for 65 yards with a touchdown on the opening possession, including a strike on third-and-14 to Amari Cooper for a 22-yard gain.

Social media reacts to everything and Flacco’s efficient first drive was no different.

Flacco most recently played for the New York Jets and spent time with the Broncos and Eagles after playing 11 seasons in Baltimore. A veteran with big-game experience and a wealth of knowledge, Flacco has thrown for 42,320 yards and 232 touchdowns while starting 180 games with a 99-81 record.

In 2022 with the Jets, Flacco started in four games and completed 110 of his 191 passes for 1,051 yards and five touchdowns.

The Athletic

Nov 26, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco (15) on the sidelines during the second half against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Ari Meirov

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 03: Joe Flacco #15 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on December 03, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Kevin Oestreicher

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 03: Joe Flacco #15 of the Cleveland Browns lines up for a play in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on December 03, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Pat McAfee

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 03: Joe Flacco #15 of the Cleveland Browns calls out instructions in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on December 03, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Trey Wingo

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 03: Joe Flacco #15 and Jerome Ford #34 of the Cleveland Browns celebrate after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on December 03, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Josh Cribbs

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 03: Joe Flacco #15 of the Cleveland Browns throws a pass in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on December 03, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

The former Browns star was perplexed about rooting for a former Ravens star.

Mac

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 03: Joe Flacco #15 of the Cleveland Browns warms up before the game Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on December 03, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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