Bengals aim to contain Bijan Robinson in Madrid matchup against Falcons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 4:48 AM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026
The Cincinnati Bengals face the Atlanta Falcons in Madrid on Sunday morning as part of the NFL's international series. Cincinnati enters the game with a three-game winning streak, while Atlanta has lost three of its last four games, including a shutout last week. Key to the matchup will be Cincinnati's ability to limit Atlanta running back Bijan Robinson, who leads the league in rushing yards. Cincinnati's defense has shown inconsistency this season, allowing an average of 122.3 rushing yards per game. The performance of the Bengals' linebackers will be critical in containing Robinson.
- •Cincinnati and Atlanta play in Madrid for the NFL international series.
- •Bengals are on a three-game winning streak.
- •Falcons lost three of their last four games.
- •Bijan Robinson leads the league in rushing yards.
- •Cincinnati allows an average of 122.3 rushing yards per game.
- 4:48 AMYahoo Sports — Bengals vs. Falcons: Can Cincinnati slow Bijan Robinson in Madrid?
"As Atlanta’s explosive ground game stalls, Cincinnati’s inconsistent run defense must contain the league’s leading rusher on the international stage to extend their three-game winning streak.
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