Bengals Extend Winning Streak to Four in Madrid
Joe Burrow threw three touchdowns as Cincinnati defeated Atlanta 34-17 before a crowd of 78,660 at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.
By Samir Doyle ·
The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Atlanta Falcons 34-17 on Sunday in Madrid, securing their fourth consecutive victory. Joe Burrow led the offensive effort with three passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown in the win.
Ja’Marr Chase established the pace early in the game. He recorded eight receptions for 142 yards in the first half. Higgins added two touchdown catches during that stretch. Chase finished the game with 10 receptions for 155 yards and a score. After his 47-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter, Chase and Higgins performed a bullfighting celebration in the end zone.
The Bengals offense has scored at least 30 points in four straight games. This is the first time the team has done so since 1997. Burrow completed 24 of 29 passes for 271 yards. He followed a performance last week against the Tennessee Titans where he threw five touchdown passes and rushed for another in overtime.
The Falcons suffered their second consecutive loss. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. played under a closed roof, improving on his performance in the rain during a 16-0 loss to the Buccaneers in Tampa Bay the previous week. He completed 20 of 31 passes for 162 yards with one touchdown and one interception. He also rushed for 50 yards. Penix threw a late interception after scoring on an opening drive touchdown pass to tight end Charlie Woerner.
Running back Bijan Robinson carried the ball 19 times for 100 yards and a touchdown. He also caught six passes for 47 yards. This marks the second NFL regular-season game played in Madrid. The inaugural game there last year saw the Miami Dolphins defeat the Washington Commanders 16-13 in overtime.
The contest was the seventh game in the NFL's record nine-game international schedule this season. The remaining games will take place in Munich, Germany, and Mexico City. A crowd of 78,660 attended the game, with Bengals fans appearing to outnumber Falcons supporters. The stadium lights went out briefly as the Bengals prepared to snap the ball inside the final two minutes, forcing the down to be replayed.
The Bengals will host the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday Night Football on November 15. The Falcons will host the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.
