Bengals Score 34 Against Falcons in Madrid

The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Atlanta Falcons 34-17 at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Sunday, securing their fourth consecutive victory. This result extends a recent offensive surge, as Cincinnati has now scored at least 30 points in four straight games, a streak not achieved by the team since 1997.

Quarterback Joe Burrow directed the attack with high efficiency, completing 24 of 29 passes for 271 yards. He threw three touchdown passes and added a rushing touchdown. Wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase was the primary target, catching 10 passes for 155 yards and a touchdown. Tee Higgins contributed two touchdown receptions to the total.

The Falcons (3-6) dropped their second consecutive game, snapping a brief recovery from a 16-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last week. Michael Penix Jr. completed 20 of 31 passes for 162 yards with one touchdown and one interception. He also gained 50 yards on the ground. Running back Bijan Robinson carried the ball 19 times for 100 rushing yards and added a touchdown and 47 receiving yards on six catches.

The game took place under a closed roof at Real Madrid’s home stadium, a departure from the rainy conditions that affected the Falcons in their previous outing. The matchup marked the second regular-season NFL contest in Madrid, following the Dolphins’ win over the Washington Commanders last year. The event drew a crowd of 78,660 spectators, with Bengals supporters appearing to outnumber the Falcons' fans.

A power outage at the stadium occurred just as the Bengals were about to take a snap with less than two minutes remaining. Officials replayed the down to resume the game. This contest serves as the seventh of nine scheduled international games for the NFL this season. The remaining two games will be played in Munich, Germany, and Mexico City.

The Bengals (6-2) will return home to face the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday Night Football on Nov. 15. The Falcons will host the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.