New footage from Netflix's Quarterback series shows Joe Flacco reacting to a hit by T.J. Watt during a 2025 game. Flacco later clarified his comments in a radio interview.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco was shown in the Netflix series reacting to a tackle by Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt. The play occurred in Week 11 of the 2025 season at Acrisure Stadium.
Watt was flagged for roughing the passer after driving Flacco into the turf on a third-down play. Flacco, who had been dealing with a shoulder injury, said on the show that Watt knew what he was doing.
In an appearance on Glenn Clark Radio on July 14, 2026, Flacco said he does not think the Steelers are dirty. He added that exploiting injuries is part of the game.
The Steelers won the game 34-12 after intercepting Flacco later in the second quarter.