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Flacco Family Says They Benched Joe on Netflix's Quarterback

A clip shows relatives admitting they sat him on their fantasy rosters as his on-field struggles made that choice look practical.

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An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Joe Flacco #15 of the Cleveland Browns in action during the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland, Image 2 shows A woman and two young boys sitting in a stadium, with one boy wearing a Cleveland Browns jersey, Image 3 shows Joe Flacco of the Cincinnati Bengals
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Overview

  • Netflix's Quarterback season three opens with a stands scene in which Frank Flacco tells his mother he benched his father for fantasy football.
  • Joe Flacco's wife, Dana, also admits on camera that she had her husband on the bench in her fantasy lineup.
  • The Week 2 game referenced ended in a 41-17 loss to the Baltimore Ravens and Flacco finished 25-of-45 for 199 yards with one touchdown, one interception and one fumble.
  • USA TODAY amplified the clip on July 15, 2026 and framed the family's decision as sensible while the New York Post ran a similar human-interest take.
  • The moment highlights how the Quarterback series mixes behind-the-scenes access with relatable scenes about how fantasy football can force practical choices within a family.