Joe Burrow Says Bengals Playing in Madrid Is a 'Dream Come True'
Burrow says the trip is about more than football as Cincinnati seeks a fourth straight win and a 6-2 AFC North mark.
- On Sunday, quarterback Joe Burrow makes his first overseas NFL start as the Cincinnati Bengals face the Atlanta Falcons at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, seeking to improve their 5-2 record to 6-2 in the AFC North.
- Cincinnati rallied to defeat the Tennessee Titans 43-36 last Sunday, with Burrow throwing for 462 passing yards and five touchdowns in overtime. The Bengals have scored at least 35 points in each of their last two victories.
- During Friday's media availability, Burrow called the trip a 'dream come true' and praised the Bengals' offense as 'explosive' and 'dynamic.' He expressed excitement about showcasing the team's talents on international television Sunday morning.
- Head coach Zac Taylor joked he would judge players choosing American fast food in Madrid, while Burrow acknowledged the team still has work ahead. "I don't think we deserve it yet," Burrow said regarding Super Bowl contention.
- Nearly 85,000 fans will fill Santiago Bernabeu Stadium for the 9:30 a.m. ET kickoff on November 8. Burrow emphasized the game's significance for growing the NFL globally, noting the team will 'put on a show' for the international audience.
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