Somewhere out there, Joe Flacco is still icing his knees. Or back. Or shoulder. Or any body part protesting out of pain after his gutsy performance on Thursday, which lifted the Cincinnati Bengals past the Pittsburgh Steelers , 33-31, at Paycor Stadium.

The 40-year-old quarterback went 31-of-47 for 342 yards and three touchdowns and led an eight-play drive in the closing minutes, which set up the game-winning field goal of Evan McPherson.

It was a vintage display by Flacco, who outdueled Aaron Rodgers in his second start for the Bengals after being traded by the Cleveland Browns early this month.

After the win, he admitted that he is still adjusting to the system of coach Zac Taylor, noting that it was extra difficult this week because they had a short time to prepare for the St

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