CINCINNATI -- The chances that quarterback Joe Flacco suits up for the Cincinnati Bengals this weekend are much better than they were a few days ago.

Flacco, who is dealing with a sprained AC joint in his throwing shoulder, said he felt "pretty good" after throwing ahead of Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears . While Flacco and Bengals head coach Zac Taylor didn't name Flacco the outright starter, midweek returns suggested the 40-year-old is trending favorably.

"I thought he did a nice job out there," Taylor said. "I saw what we would hope to see for a guy to be able to play on Sunday. Now we'll just work through the next few days to see where it ends up."

Flacco will officially be listed as questionable for the home contest against Chicago (4-3). During Friday's practice, Fla

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