Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco weighed in on New York Jets cornerback and former Cincinnati Bearcats All-American Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner during a press conference Oct. 22. The Bengals will take on the Jets, Flacco's former team, at Paycor Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 26.

The Bengals quarterback said he used to "feel so bad" for guys eating at restaurants by themselves, and he's now realized "that dude was in heaven"

Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco joked that he no longer feels sorry for the guy he sees sitting by himself and eating a meal.

Tyrod Taylor: "It's awesome to see (Joe Flacco) still playing at a high level. ... We spent four years together. Excited for him, just not this week."

Plus, the Ravens are desperate for a win, the Bengals and Browns go for two in a row and Aaron Rodgers faces his former Packers team.

The New York Jets and Cincinnati Bengals were similarly struggling a few weeks ago. However, the Bengals have managed to give themselves new life since acquiring Joe Flacco.

Jets rookie CB Azareye'h Thomas played a career-high 27 snaps on defense against the Panthers in Week 7, and he flashed the versatility that made him a third-round pick (No. 73) in April's NFL Draft, surrendering 2 receptions and registering 2 PBUs.

Some of that talent is still rocking the green and white, such as defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, defensive end Jermaine Johnson III, and linebacker Jamien Sherwood. No matter the record, Flacco know the mainstays of Wilks' defense will show up.