The NFL returns to Spain this Sunday as Real Madrid's iconic Bernabeu stadium hosts the Cincinnati Bengals and Atlanta Falcons in a regular season game. This marks the seventh of a record nine international games scheduled for 2026. Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, coming off a standout first half of the season, leads Cincinnati's high-powered offense.
Burrow has thrown for 2,115 yards and 20 touchdowns with a league-high 73% completion rate. Cincinnati possesses the NFL's top passing attack, though ranks 30th in running game. Wide receivers Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase form a dangerous duo for the Bengals.
The Falcons' defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich praised Burrow's current form, stating he is playing his best football. Cincinnati, currently 7th in total yards and 2nd in scoring despite a weak running attack, seeks to build momentum on their European road trip.
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