Bengals QB Joe Burrow posts 271-yard game in Madrid
The quarterback completed 24 of 29 passes for three touchdowns as Cincinnati defeated Atlanta on Sunday.
By Sakura Novak ·
Joe Burrow completed 24 of 29 passes for 271 yards and three touchdowns in a win over the Falcons in Madrid. The performance follows a six-touchdown game against the Titans last week. Ben Baby, an NFL Nation reporter, noted that Burrow completed 16 of his first 18 passes and avoided the three interceptions he threw in the previous contest. Ja'Marr Chase added 155 yards and a touchdown on 10 receptions.
The Cincinnati rushing attack showed new life through running back Chase Brown. Brown recorded his first carry of 15 or more yards this season and finished with 57 yards on nine carries. His average of 6.3 yards per carry marked a step up for a unit that has struggled to gain ground all season. Samaje Perine contributed 43 yards on 11 carries in the same game.
The Falcons face a decision regarding their roster as the trade deadline approaches. Safety Jessie Bates III is a free agent after this season and has been linked to potential moves for draft picks. Marc Raimondi, another NFL Nation reporter, observed that Atlanta's 3-6 record does not force a sell-off because the team remains in the NFC South race. Half of the Falcons' losses occurred when Cooper Rush started at quarterback or in heavy rain. The franchise has not made the playoffs since 2017.
Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. displayed a mix of physical ability and inefficient decision-making. He rushed for a career-high 50 yards but averaged just 5.2 yards per attempt on 20 of 31 completions. Penix threw one touchdown and one interception. The Falcons will face the Chiefs on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET, while the Bengals play the Steelers on Sunday at 8:20 p.m. ET.
Fantasy analyst Tristan Cockcroft reported that receiver Drake London is no longer considered a reliable top option. London faced a favorable matchup against the Bengals but received only five targets and scored 11.8 fantasy points. His schedule for the rest of the month includes games against the Chiefs and Vikings, followed by matchups against the Browns and Buccaneers later in the season.
