Information checked: November 8, 2026, at 5:12 p.m. UTC.
The Cincinnati Bengals led the Atlanta Falcons 31–17 at the end of the third quarter of their Week 9 NFL game at Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. The game had moved into the fourth quarter when the Falcons’ game center was checked; the score is a snapshot, not a final result.
The regular-season game kicked off on Sunday, November 8, at 3:30 p.m. Central European Time in Madrid (CET, UTC+01:00), or 2:30 p.m. UTC. That was 1:30 a.m. Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11:00) on Monday, November 9, in Sydney and Melbourne.
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Cincinnati scored 17 points in the second quarter after Atlanta took a 10–7 first-quarter lead. Both teams added seven points in the third quarter, leaving the Bengals ahead by 14 entering the fourth. Atlanta’s game center listed 8:29 remaining in the fourth quarter when checked, with neither team shown as having scored in that quarter at that point.
Atlanta’s highlights include a rushing touchdown by running back Bijan Robinson and a touchdown by tight end Charlie Woerner. Kicker Nick Folk’s 31-yard field goal gave Atlanta its earlier 10–7 lead. The NFL game center is the place to check the current score and eventual result, as live information can change quickly.
The matchup is part of the NFL International Series and counts toward both teams’ regular-season records. The league designated Atlanta as the home team, even though the game is being played in Spain rather than at the Falcons’ usual home stadium.
It is the NFL’s second regular-season game in Madrid. The first took place in 2025, when the Miami Dolphins defeated the Washington Commanders 16–13. The NFL’s Madrid announcement confirmed the venue, matchup and scheduled kickoff.
For a team’s standings, an international game has the same basic value as any other regular-season contest: a win or loss is added to its record. Playing away from both teams’ usual stadiums adds travel and a different environment, but it does not make the result an exhibition.
Kickoff was scheduled for 1:30 a.m. AEDT on Monday, November 9, in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and Hobart. In Brisbane, it was 12:30 a.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST, UTC+10:00). In Adelaide, it was 1:00 a.m. Australian Central Daylight Time (ACDT, UTC+10:30), and in Perth it was 10:30 p.m. Australian Western Standard Time (AWST, UTC+08:00) on Sunday, November 8.
The date changes across Australia because the game began in the afternoon in Madrid. The league’s scheduled time was 3:30 p.m. CET, equivalent to 9:30 a.m. Eastern Standard Time in Cincinnati and Atlanta (EST, UTC−05:00).
The NFL lists NFL Game Pass on DAZN as an Australian option for NFL games. The league says Game Pass includes live games and on-demand replays, making a replay useful for viewers who missed the overnight kickoff. A subscription may be required; check the service for availability and terms.
The NFL also lists Seven and ESPN among its Australian broadcast partners for selected games. Their general NFL coverage does not by itself confirm that this particular matchup is on either service, so check the current program guide before relying on a specific channel. In the United States, the Bengals listed NFL Network as the national broadcaster for the Madrid game.
Cincinnati arrived with a 5–2 record after a 43–36 overtime win against Tennessee in Week 8. Atlanta came in at 3–5 after a 16–0 loss to Tampa Bay. Those are their records before the Madrid game; the final score will determine how each changes.
The quarterback matchup brought together Cincinnati’s Joe Burrow and Atlanta’s Michael Penix Jr. Burrow entered after throwing five touchdown passes and scoring the overtime winner against Tennessee. Penix was seeking a response after throwing four interceptions against Tampa Bay, according to the game preview carried by CBS Sports and The Associated Press.
With Cincinnati ahead after three quarters, Atlanta needed to close the gap while limiting further Bengals scoring. Whether it could do so depended on the remaining possessions; the eventual outcome and any resulting change to the playoff picture were not established at the time of this check.
Atlanta is the designated home team for the Week 9 game at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid.
Yes. The result counts toward both teams’ 2026 regular-season records.
Check the NFL game center. The game was still in progress when this article was checked.
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