"Fire Kevin Stefanski & Andrew Berry": Calls mount for Browns HC & GM's firing from fans after Joe Flacco balls out vs. Steelers

Joe Flacco is somehow still a capable starting quarterback in the NFL, even at 40 years of age. On Thursday, the veteran led the Cincinnati Bengals to a thrilling 33-31 win against the AFC North-leading Pittsburgh Steelers, completing 31 of 47 attempts for 342 yards and three touchdowns.

It was the former Cleveland Brown's first win with his new team, which had acquired him via a trade earlier this month. And some fans showed unhappiness at the Browns' HC/GM tandem of Kevin Stefanski and Andrew Berry over the fallout of their decision, with some demanding their termination:

handz

@HandzHuh

This game should be enough for Jimmy to fire Andrew Berry and Stefanski #Browns

Atleti Fan 𓅱

@r7ogreelo

Browns really traded Flacco to a direct rival please fire Andrew berry & sell the team

Steven Hart

@shartdad

@Gbush91 FIRE STEFANSKI TONIGHT! This is insane… kudos to Flacco!

"This (is) unbelievable," one gagged.

"Shoot the entire organization into the sun," another demanded.

"I’ve seen enough of tonight('s) game...Embarrassing franchise🤦🏻‍♂️", another groaned.

Ja'Marr Chase was Flacco's primary target all night, catching 16 balls for 161 yards and a touchdown. Fellow wideout Tee Higgins and tight end Noah Fant also reached the end zone once each.

For the Steelers, Aaron Rodgers completed 23 of 34 attempts for 249 yards and four touchdowns - all of which went to tight ends, with Pat Freiermuth, who finished with 111 yards on just five catches, accounting for half of them. However, he was also intercepted twice, while his WR1 DK Metcalf saw a touchdown streak end, being limited to just 50 yards on three catches.

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Joe Flacco, HC Zac Taylor react to Bengals’ win over Steelers

After the game, Joe Flacco and Bengals head coach Zac Taylor took the stand to address the game. The latter was the first to speak, and he expressed pride in his team for earning their second win of the season:

“I know it was just an early September feeling - this isn’t December/January, but it’s still meaningful.”

Special mention went to his “very, very calm and collected” quarterback’s “outstanding” performance, especially on what would prove to be the game-winning drive, but he made sure to mention other aspects of the team who “stepped up”:

“(The) offensive line, outstanding. The defensive line has been wreaking havoc the last couple of weeks. …Our tight ends did an unbelievable job in the run game as well.”

Flacco was next to take the stand, and he reflected on having “a lot of fun”:

“We’re really happy about how the guys just stayed with it for sixty minutes. …This is such an emotional game.”

Next for the Bengals are the winless New York Jets on October 26. Kickoff is at 1 pm ET on CBS.