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NFL predictions: Fireworks between Falcons and Bengals

The Falcons squandered a golden opportunity to take control of the NFC South in Week 8, falling completely flat in a bad weather game against the Bucs. Now sitting at 3-5—along with the rest of the division—Atlanta is in a…

By Kevin Knight · The Falcoholic

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 4:34 PM

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The Falcoholic previews the Madrid clash between the Atlanta Falcons and Cincinnati Bengals, anticipating a high-scoring game.
Atlanta enters the matchup as three-point underdogs while sitting at a 3-5 record in the NFC South.
Kevin Knight argues that Bijan Robinson and Michael Penix Jr. can exploit a porous Bengals defense to secure victory.

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The Falcoholic previews the upcoming matchup in Madrid between the 3-5 Atlanta Falcons and the Cincinnati Bengals, noting that Atlanta enters as a 3-point underdog. Writer Kevin Knight highlights the challenge facing Atlanta's defense against Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins, who lead the NFL's second-best scoring offense.

Knight argues that Atlanta's path to victory involves pressuring Burrow and controlling possession through running back Bijan Robinson against Cincinnati's vulnerable run defense. Additionally, quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has an opportunity to rebound from a career-worst outing against Tampa Bay.

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