The Cincinnati Bengals have posted their official Friday game designations for Sunday’s Madrid Game, Saturday’s final fan-day programme is locked in across the city centre, and both clubs are scheduled for Bernabéu stadium walkthroughs before kickoff. The Bengals face the Atlanta Falcons at the Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday, November 8, at 3:30 p.m. in Madrid and 4:30 p.m. in Cairo. Madrid is one hour behind Cairo.
Bengals finals: Dugger out, Johnson questionable, Turner available
Cincinnati’s Friday report, last updated Friday, November 6, lists safety Kyle Dugger out with a quadriceps injury and edge rusher Cedric Johnson questionable with an ankle/foot issue. Cornerback DJ Turner II (heel) was a full participant on Friday and carries no game designation. Safety Jordan Battle (hamstring) was also full on Friday after two limited days. Defensive tackles Jonathan Allen, B.J. Hill and Dexter Lawrence II appear for rest only and have no game status.
| Player | Pos | Injury | Fri practice | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Dugger | S | Quadriceps | DNP | Out |
| Cedric Johnson | DE | Ankle/Foot | Full | Questionable |
| DJ Turner II | CB | Heel | Full | — |
| Jordan Battle | S | Hamstring | Full | — |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | Rest | Limited | — |
| B.J. Hill | DT | Rest | DNP | — |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | Rest | DNP | — |
Our day-four story covered Atlanta’s finals: running back Brian Robinson Jr. and receiver Zachariah Branch out, cornerback Billy Bowman Jr. cleared, and pass rusher James Pearce Jr. questionable with a back issue on a pitch-count plan. Cincinnati’s club site still showed Thursday as the last update when that piece went up; Friday’s designations are now public.
Friday in Madrid: growing the game, Ja’Marr Chase, and Falcons in Real Madrid colours
After Friday’s practice at the Ciudad del Fútbol in Las Rozas, the Bengals posted community and lifestyle video from Madrid, including a “Growing the game” cut and a Ja’Marr Chase Spain-edition reel. The Falcons, training at Ciudad Real Madrid, posted jersey photos nodding to their Bernabéu hosts.
The Bengals’ “Growing the game” video from Madrid on Friday. Video by the Bengals.
Ja’Marr Chase, Spain edition, posted Friday by the Bengals. Video by the Bengals.
Falcons players in Real Madrid–styled threads on Friday in Madrid. Photos by the Falcons.
Saturday’s final fan day: Topps, Falcons House, Ocean Rock, and last call at NFL House
Saturday, November 7, is the last full public day before kickoff. NFL Experience Madrid returns to Plaza de España from 10:00 to 19:00 (11:00 to 20:00 in Cairo), with the Bengals-themed Menina still among the photo spots. NFL House Madrid at the Casa de las Alhajas on Plaza de San Martín is open from 12:00 to 20:00 (13:00 to 21:00 in Cairo) for a final look at the Vince Lombardi Trophy and the 60 Super Bowl rings. Entry to both remains free with advance registration in the league’s OnePass app.
New on the Saturday calendar: Topps takes over Grizi Cards at Calle de Alcalá 94 from 12:00 to 20:00 Madrid time (13:00 to 21:00 in Cairo) for live unboxings, creator sessions and giveaways. Falcons House runs at Irish Rover Madrid on Avenida de Brasil from 13:00 to 17:00 (14:00 to 18:00 in Cairo). Who Dey Nation continues at Ocean Rock Bar from 15:00 Madrid time (16:00 in Cairo). Stadium walkthroughs for both clubs at the Bernabéu are on the Saturday practice plan; game-day access notes for ticket holders include the NFL Gameday Experience at the stadium from 12:30 to 15:00 on Sunday.
| Saturday / Sunday | What is happening | Madrid time | Cairo time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Nov 7 | NFL Experience at Plaza de España (Menina photos) | 10:00–19:00 | 11:00–20:00 |
| Sat Nov 7 | NFL House at Casa de las Alhajas (last public day) | 12:00–20:00 | 13:00–21:00 |
| Sat Nov 7 | Topps at Grizi Cards, Calle de Alcalá 94 | 12:00–20:00 | 13:00–21:00 |
| Sat Nov 7 | Falcons House at Irish Rover | 13:00–17:00 | 14:00–18:00 |
| Sat Nov 7 | Who Dey Nation at Ocean Rock Bar | From 15:00 | From 16:00 |
| Sat Nov 7 | Bengals and Falcons Bernabéu stadium walkthroughs | Club schedule | Club schedule |
| Sun Nov 8 | Dirty Birds Fan Walk from Mira Miranda | 13:00–13:15 | 14:00–14:15 |
| Sun Nov 8 | NFL Gameday Experience (ticket holders) at Bernabéu | 12:30–15:00 | 13:30–16:00 |
| Sun Nov 8 | Kickoff, Bengals vs Falcons | 15:30 | 16:30 |
Hours and partner details for the free city-centre sites are also in our Madrid fan-week story. The full Week 9 slate in Cairo time is in our Week 9 schedule.
Bengals designations come from the club’s official Friday injury report. Saturday and Sunday fan times come from the league’s Madrid fan-events listing and team pages. Practice and lifestyle videos come from the Bengals’ and Falcons’ own posts.
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