9 Nov 2026
Cincinnati Bengals Put Together Complete Performance In Madrid + Wild College Football Weekend
On today's show, we react to a complete performance by the Cincinnati Bengals as they took down the Falcons in Madrid, featuring strong performances from Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins. Plus, Ohio State and LSU upset in college football.
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The Cincinnati Bengals took care of business on the international stage Sunday, defeating the Atlanta Falcons 34-17 at Madrid’s iconic Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. In front of 78,660 fans, Cincinnati put together another impressive offensive performance, earning its fourth consecutive victory and improving to 6-2 on the season.
The story of the afternoon was once again quarterback Joe Burrow and his connection with wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase. Burrow completed 24 of 29 passes for 271 yards and three touchdowns while adding a rushing touchdown of his own. He was efficient, composed and in complete control for much of the afternoon.
Chase was spectacular. He finished with 10 receptions for 155 yards and a touchdown, including a remarkable first half in which he caught eight passes for 142 yards. His 47-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter gave Bengals fans plenty to celebrate and provided an early glimpse of what was to come.
Atlanta initially made things interesting, scoring on its opening possession and adding a field goal to take a 10-7 lead. But Cincinnati responded emphatically. The Bengals scored on all four of their first-half possessions, taking a commanding 24-10 advantage into halftime.
Tee Higgins contributed two touchdown receptions, while Burrow added a one-yard rushing score. Kicker Evan McPherson also delivered a 57-yard field goal just before halftime.
Atlanta managed to pull within seven points in the third quarter when running back Bijan Robinson scored from a yard out. Robinson finished with 100 rushing yards, but Cincinnati quickly answered with another Burrow-to-Higgins touchdown, restoring the Bengals' two-score cushion.
From there, Cincinnati's defense took over. Atlanta struggled to generate enough offense to threaten the lead, and an interception by linebacker Barrett Carter helped extinguish any hopes of a comeback. Michael Penix Jr. finished with 162 passing yards, one touchdown and one interception.
The victory was particularly meaningful for Cincinnati. It marked the franchise's first win in an international game, having previously tied Washington and lost to the Rams in two trips to London.
It was also a terrific showcase for the NFL in Spain. The Bernabéu provided a spectacular backdrop, and Bengals supporters made their presence felt throughout Madrid.
Most importantly, Cincinnati looks like a team hitting its stride. Burrow is playing at an elite level, Chase is nearly impossible to contain, Higgins continues to find the end zone, and the offense has now scored at least 30 points in four consecutive games.
The Bengals return home at 6-2, tied with Pittsburgh atop the AFC North, with a Sunday night showdown against the Steelers coming up.
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