Cincinnati’s offense has sputtered without Joe Burrow, forcing a midseason pivot as the Bengals traded with Cleveland for Joe Flacco. Flacco’s first start yielded a clear plus– targeting Ja’Marr Chase, who corralled 10 catches for 94 yards and a TD against Green Bay. Chase won’t entertain QB duties, but his knowledge of the system bodes well for a more efficient air game. Expect Flacco to lean on Chase while Higgins remains a top ancillary piece, raising the floor for Cincinnati’s pass attack.

Thursday Night Football pits the Cincinnati Bengals at home against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 7, a veteran QB showcase as Aaron Rodgers starts for Pittsburgh and Joe Flacco leads Cincinnati. Kickoff is 8:15 p.m. ET at Paycor Stadium. Steelers are 5.5-point favorites with a 42.5 total, and the betting slate is rich with promos. Flacco and Rodgers anchor a game where Chase and Higgins look to build rapid chemistry with Flacco, while Rodgers stabilizes Pittsburgh’s attack and keeps the door open for late-season momentum.

Week 7’s NFL TV map from 506 Sports places Ravens fans on a bye while marquee games headline the slate: Chiefs-Raiders, Eagles-Vikings, and Cowboys-Commanders. With Baltimore out of the picture, fantasy managers must refocus on the top matchups and regional broadcasts that will shape streaming and lineup decisions. The week also showcases broad parity across divisions, late-game volatility, and multiple byes that could redefine ownership and bet angles as the schedule shifts around primetime and London blocks.

Expect high-scoring potential in the highlighted matchups and a spotlight on how to allocate rosters around byes, simulcasts, and regional broadcasts that influence information flow and timing. The slate underscores the need for flexible lineups, smart streaming, and an eye on late-week injury news that could swing Waiver adds and start/sit calls.