Bengals aim for 4th straight win in Madrid

The Cincinnati Bengals arrived in Madrid this week to face the Atlanta Falcons. The team is attempting to extend its current three-game winning streak. The Bengals currently hold a 5-2 record in the league.

Last week, the Bengals defeated the Tennessee Titans by a score of 43-36. Quarterback Joe Burrow threw a career-high six touchdowns in that game. He also rushed for one score. That performance set the stage for the team's current momentum.

Defensive tackle Jonathan Allen addressed the media on Friday. He stated that stopping Atlanta running back Bijan Robinson requires an effort from the entire defense. Allen noted that the team cannot rely on a single player to make the stops. He said, "You got to throw bodies at them. You got to swarm. You got to play with great effort." He added that consistency and patience are required for success.

Wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase also spoke with reporters on Friday. He observed that the Bengals have been finishing games strongly despite slow starts. Chase described those early stretches as sloppy. He stated that the international location does not change his personal motivation. He told reporters, "I'm motivated, but I'm already self-motivated. I think the biggest thing is just having a good opportunity to play in Spain."

Head coach Zac Taylor emphasized the importance of acclimating to the new environment. He said the entire team feels the adjustment to being in Madrid. Taylor and his players agreed that the team focuses on one game at a time. Taylor said, "I think as long as we're a better team this month than we were last month, then we'll be trending in the right direction."

The Bengals will play the Falcons on Sunday at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium. This venue is the home ground of Real Madrid CF. Kickoff is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time.