How fast is Joe Flacco? Colts QB turns back clock with 21-yard scramble, earns 'Jamar Flaccson' nickname

Joe Flacco continues to remind NFL fans that he is an ageless wonder.

In his 17th season, Flacco is second on the Colts' QB depth chart but has proven to be ready to step in for starter Anthony Richardson at the drop of a dime. After earning the start in Week 5, Flacco turned back the clock as he scrambled 21 yards to help Indianapolis convert a crucial third down against the Jaguars.

Hey may be months away from his 40th birthday, but Flacco was able to turn the jets on to get the necessary yards and then some. His play with Indy has been commendable and he has shown he deserves to still be starting somewhere in the league. Still, the Colts fell just short of a major comeback against the Jaguars and lost 37-34.

With Flacco putting the athleticism on full display, it's the perfect time to revisit the benchmarks of athleticism he's displayed throughout his NFL career. Here's more on the speed he displayed in Jacksonville and throughout his NFL career.

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How fast is Joe Flacco?

Flacco reached a top speed of 18.76 miles per hour during his scramble, per NFL Next Gen Stats . For context, that's Flacco's top speed as a ball carrier since the NFL began tracking Next Gen Stats in 2016.

During the earlier stages of his career, Flacco was not shy about using his legs. Over his first 10 seasons with Baltimore, Flacco picked up 16 rushing touchdowns and had multiple runs of over 20 yards.

A " Jamar Flaccson " nickname gained traction for Flacco after his run against the Jaguars, a layered pun in connection with Ravens QB Lamar Jackson. In addition to being one of the game's best mobile QBs, Jackson and Flacco were in the QB room together for one season in Baltimore, with Jackson ultimately succeeding the veteran.

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Joe Flacco 40-yard dash time

Flacco ran a 4.86 40-yard dash at the 2008 NFL Draft Combine

The speed is around the average time that QBs are clocked, at but it is worth noting that Flacco's 40 time was measured over 16 years ago.

How old is Joe Flacco?

Flacco is 39. He was born on Jan. 16, 1985, and he will turn 40 after the 2024 regular season ends.