{
  "id": 18528255,
  "title": "Bengals' Burrow ahead of international debut: 'Means a lot' being here",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/bengals-burrow-ahead-of-international-debut-means-a-lot-being-here",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-06T16:33:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bengals-burrow-ahead-international-debut-163333665.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow expressed his excitement about playing his first-ever NFL game abroad in Madrid, as part of the league's effort to expand globally. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Burrow said it means a lot to be in Madrid for his inaugural international matchup against the Atlanta Falcons at the Santiago Bernabéu. The quarterback has previously voiced his desire to play in international games, and he will have the opportunity on Sunday when the NFL tune-in audience will be especially large. Burrow highlighted the Bengals' explosive, dynamic style of play, asserting they are going to provide an entertaining show on Sunday.\n\nBurrow's career has been marked by injuries, and the Bengals have yet to make the playoffs for the past three seasons. In his quest to instill a sense of urgency in the locker room, Burrow expressed satisfaction with the team's work ethic. Despite a current 5-2 record, he emphasized the need for improvement, stating they must be better than they were yesterday. The Bengals aim to achieve their first international win, having previously drawn 27-27 against the Washington Commanders in London in 2016 and lost 24-10 to the Los Angeles Rams in 2019.\n\nCoach Zac Taylor expressed optimism about recent practice sessions in Spain and the team's acclimation to the time difference following a long trip. Despite the additional attention from international media, Taylor stressed the importance of maintaining a business-like approach to football. He noted that while it's pleasant to experience the city, football is the primary focus. Taylor felt good about the team's recent performance and expressed hope for a successful game on Sunday in Madrid.",
  "summary": "Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow said \"it means a lot\" to be in Madrid for his first-ever NFL game abroad as he aims to help the league expand the sport around the world. \"It means a lot to me that I'm here.",
  "key_points": [
    "Joe Burrow excited for first NFL game in Madrid",
    "Bengals aim for first international win",
    "Coach Zac Taylor focuses on team's performance"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}