Game Info
Kickoff: Sunday, November 8, 2026, 9:30 AM ET
Location: Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Madrid, ESP
Network: NFLN
Cincinnati Bengals
Quarterback
Joe Burrow: START, QB1
Starting Joe Burrow is like hitting every green light on the way to work. Nothing complicated; you just keep moving, and suddenly you’re the first person at the office. Burrow has only gotten better as the season’s gone on, and after six total scores last week, you’re not really going to ever consider benching him, are you?
Running Back
Chase Brown: START, RB1
Samaje Perine: SIT
Tahj Brooks: SIT
We finally saw some signs of life out of Chase Brown against the Titans with 101 yards of total offense, including eight catches on nine targets. It could be the start of another second-half surge we’ve gotten used to seeing out of Brown the past few years. He’s set to continue this week against the Ravens, a top-five matchup on the season and allowing the most points to the position in the NFL over their last three. Brown’s 16.1% target share ranks fifth among running backs, and his 5.1 receptions per game ranks second. Lock him in as an easy RB1 against the Ravens.
Wide Receiver
Ja’Marr Chase: START, WR1
Tee Higgins: START, WR2
Dohnte Meyers: SIT
Looking at your roster and seeing Ja’Marr Chase starting is such a great feeling. It’s like the front-row parking spot that opens up right as you pull in. Burrow got you there without hitting a red light. Chase makes sure you don’t have to walk either. Tee Higgins is once again being slept on. Currently WR5 on a points-per-game basis, he ranks second with 104 receiving yards per game, and his 2.98 yards per route run ranks sixth.
Tight End
Mike Gesicki: START, TE1
Ok, so maybe Mike Gesicki is going to be a thing. He’s far from a lock, but six touchdowns in six games on just 17 catches is worth paying attention to, and his 11.1 aDOT is the highest at the position. He’s premium-grade gLoB, but this game is tied for the highest total of the week. As a disclaimer, now that I’ve finally recommended him as a start, you must prepare yourselves for a zero-target game.
Defense/Special Teams
Cincinnati Bengals: START
Cincinnati ranks third in sacks per game, and Atlanta is tied for the fourth-most giveaways. Worth the start even with the 50+ projected game total.
Atlanta Falcons
Quarterback
Michael Penix Jr: SIT, QB2 (Startable in Superflex)
It would be unfair to not consider the conditions when talking about Michael Penix Jr.‘s atrocious performance against the Bucs, but half as many interceptions thrown (four) as completions (eight) isn’t great. I’m willing to give him a half mulligan (can’t throw it out, but it’s explain-away-able), and the good news is the Bengals are up next. Cincy has the league’s lowest blitz rate at 18% and has allowed the ninth-most points to the position over their last three games. It’s a “home game” for Atlanta, but this game will be played in Spain. Thankfully, the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium (where the game will be played) has a retractable roof, so weather isn’t a concern. He’s thrown three touchdowns in his last two games indoors and with the highest implied total on the week, Penix should get points pumping again in Week 9.
Editor’s Note: Jay.
Running Back
Bijan Robinson: START, RB1
Brian Robinson Jr.: SIT
You’re used to seeing a fun fact, “start ’em, sort ’em”, or something along those lines instead of a blurb for Bijan Robinson, and rightfully so. But I think there’s a conversation to be had about his floor. Bijan started the season strong, with three games over 27 points and two over thirty through the first four weeks. But his last four have been… concerning. The two games of 15 and 17-ish aren’t. But the two under 10 certainly are. I’m not saying Bijan should even sniff the bench. That’s insanity. But prior to this season, Robinson had six games of single-digit fantasy points in his entire career. That includes the “headache” game in Week 7 of 2023, where he played just 17% of snaps due to headache/illness. Bijan is still balling out; his current yards per carry of 5.2 is higher than any of his previous three seasons. But if we see another single-digit performance in the next few games, it may be time to drop him a tier or two to the back end of the RB1’s with an unreliable floor.
Wide Receiver
Drake London: START, WR1
Jahan Dotson: SIT
Olamide Zaccheaus: SIT
Now, I am willing to wipe out and ignore Drake London‘s one-reception performance against the Bucs considering the conditions and poor Penix play. London currently ranks as the WR21 on a points-per-game basis, but his yards per route run, target share, and air yard share all sit in the top 10 at the position. With the highest game total on the board at the time of writing and the Bengals a top-five matchup over their last three, London is lined up to finish inside the top 12.
Tight End
Kyle Pitts Sr: STREAMER
The wacky Week 8 weather game hit Kyle Pitts too, with his first game under 10 points in four weeks, catching just two passes for six yards. But the Bengals matchup keeps Pitts at least in streamer territory and a borderline TE1. Cincy allows a league-high 7.8 yards per reception to the tight end and ranks as a top 10 positional matchup on the season. I have Pitts just outside TE1 territory as the TE13 on the week.
Defense/Special Teams
Atlanta Falcons: SIT
Cincinnati is the second-highest-scoring team per game, and this one has a total of 52.5 in Madrid. Nothing even tempting.