Bengals vs Falcons preview: Joe Burrow stats, injury report and player trends (November 8)
The Cincinnati Bengals (5-2) visit the Atlanta Falcons (3-5) today, Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 9:30 AM ET at Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid, Spain. Joe Burrow headlines the numbers below. Every number comes from ESPN schedules, game logs and the ESPN injury report pulled the morning of November 8.
Bengals vs Falcons: game info
- Start: 9:30 AM ET, Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid, Spain.
- TV: NFL Net.
- Records: Cincinnati Bengals 5-2, Atlanta Falcons 3-5.
Recent form: last five games
Bengals: L 30-27 at PIT, L 22-17 vs JAX, W 31-24 at MIA, W 35-13 at BAL, W 43-36 (OT) vs TEN.
Falcons: W 45-24 at NO, L 30-23 (OT) vs BAL, L 31-23 vs CHI, W 29-20 vs SF, L 16-0 at TB.
Bengals vs Falcons injury report
ESPN's injury report as of this morning. Statuses can change before the start, so check again close to game time.
- Bengals: Kyle Dugger (S) out - quadriceps; Cashius Howell (DE) injured reserve - wrist; Andrei Iosivas (WR) injured reserve - thumb; Erick All Jr. (TE) injured reserve - knee - knee ligament; Cedric Johnson (DE) questionable - ankle.
- Falcons: Cameron Williams (OL) injured reserve - ankle; Brian Robinson Jr. (RB) injured reserve - hamstring; Yasir Abdullah (LB) questionable - hamstring; Beaux Collins (WR) questionable - hip; James Pearce Jr. (LB) questionable - back.
Player trends to know
Joe Burrow (Bengals, QB): 195/267, 2115 yards, 20 touchdowns, 6 interceptions this season. He averages 302.1 passing yards in 7 games played, with 250+ in 5 of 7. Last 5 games (passing yards): 282, 428, 190, 292, 462. Passing touchdowns in those games: 3, 1, 4, 4, 5.
Tee Higgins (Bengals, WR): 43 catches, 726 yards, 4 touchdowns this season. He averages 103.7 receiving yards in 7 games played, with 90+ in 5 of 7. Last 5 games (receiving yards): 90, 157, 22, 148, 155. Receptions: 6, 11, 2, 6, 10.
Michael Penix Jr. (Falcons, QB): 104/168, 1282 yards, 9 touchdowns, 5 interceptions this season. He averages 213.7 passing yards in 6 games played, with 200+ in 5 of 6. Last 5 games (passing yards): 223, 240, 225, 213, 125. Passing touchdowns in those games: 1, 1, 3, 3, 0.
Bijan Robinson (Falcons, RB): 150 carries, 780 yards, 4 touchdowns this season. He averages 97.5 rushing yards in 8 games played, with 70+ in 6 of 8. Last 5 games (rushing yards): 145, 86, 61, 63, 76. Receptions: 1, 4, 2, 5, 0.
Matchup angle
The Bengals have won 3 of their last 5 and the Falcons have won 2 of 5. Over those games the Bengals scored 30.6 and allowed 25.0 a game; the Falcons scored 24.0 and allowed 24.2.
What to watch
- Joe Burrow's passing yards: 302.1 a game this season, 190, 292, 462 in his last three.
- Tee Higgins's receiving yards: 103.7 a game this season, 22, 148, 155 in his last three.
- Michael Penix Jr.'s passing yards: 213.7 a game this season, 225, 213, 125 in his last three.
- Bijan Robinson's rushing yards: 97.5 a game this season, 61, 63, 76 in his last three.
- The injury lists above, which can change before kickoff.
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FAQ
Is Joe Burrow playing today? ESPN's injury report does not list Joe Burrow as of the morning of November 8. Statuses can change before the start, so check ESPN again close to kickoff.
What time is Bengals vs Falcons today? The game starts at 9:30 AM ET at Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid, Spain. TV: NFL Net.
How has Joe Burrow played lately? Joe Burrow has 302.1 passing yards a game this season and 190, 292, 462 passing yards in his last three games. Past results only, not a prediction.