Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase deliver on promise with win in Madrid
· Yahoo Sports
MADRID, Spain – Cincinnati Bengals Joe Burrow promised a “show” on offense at Bernabéu Stadium and that’s exactly what took place when his team defeated the Atlanta Falcons 34-17 in front of 78,000 NFL fans from around the world.
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The fireworks never stopped from pre-game introductions and remained thanks to the Bengals' passing offense. Wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase put on an incredible display with 10 catches for 155 yards and one touchdown. Tee Higgins joined in on the fun catching five passes for 32 yards and two touchdowns.
Burrow was nearly perfect all game completing 24 of his 29 passing attempts for 271 yards and three touchdowns for a 140.1 quarterback rating.
The Bengals offense moved the ball with ease up and down the field on the Falcons.
Cincinnati’s defense allowed a touchdown on the opening drive for a third consecutive drive, but the difference was the Bengals offense answered and never let the game get out of reach.
Following the Week 8 win, it’s clear the Bengals are hitting their stride offensively. They still have plenty of issues on defense and the unit doesn’t appear to be making as many improvements as they need to be allowing over 300 yards of offense in each of the last three games, but as long as Burrow, Chase and Higgins play like they did in Spain, the Bengals will have a real chance to contend for a Lombardi Trophy this year.
The Bengals will now head back to Cincinnati to get ready for their most important game of the season against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Nov. 15 at Paycor Stadium. Pittsburgh sits atop of the AFC North at 6-2 because they now have the same record as the Bengals and defeated Cincinnati in Week 3.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase deliver on promise with win in Madrid
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