Madrid game week, day four: Falcons rule out Brian Robinson and Branch, Bowman is cleared, and NFL House opens in the city centre

Friday’s final Falcons designations are out in Madrid, NFL House and NFL Experience are open to the public in the city centre, and the Cincinnati Bengals posted fresh video from their second day of practice in Spain. Kickoff against the Atlanta Falcons at the Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday, November 8, is at 3:30 p.m. in Madrid and 4:30 p.m. in Cairo. Madrid is one hour behind Cairo.

Falcons final report: Robinson and Branch out; Bowman cleared; Pearce questionable with a back issue

Atlanta’s Friday game-status list rules out running back Brian Robinson Jr. (hamstring) and receiver Zachariah Branch (hamstring). Cornerback Billy Bowman Jr. (hamstring), a full participant all week at Ciudad Real Madrid, is cleared to play and is not listed with a game designation. Pass rusher James Pearce Jr., who finished an eight-game suspension and was full earlier in the week, was limited on Friday with a back issue that head coach Kevin Stefanski said the club will monitor through the weekend; Pearce is questionable. Linebacker Divine Deablo (forearm) upgraded to full participation on Friday and is also questionable, along with linebacker Yasir Abdullah (hamstring), receiver Beaux Collins (hip) and tackle Cameron Williams (ankle).

Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich said Thursday that the Falcons plan to use Pearce as a pure pass rusher on a pitch count in his first game of the season, with the final snap volume depending on how he plays. Our day-three story covered Thursday’s practice lists and the Mourinho and Bellingham visits at Valdebebas.

Bengals Friday: Taylor keeps Turner and Johnson day-to-day

Cincinnati’s official Friday participation list and game designations had not been posted on the club site at the time of writing. Before Friday’s practice at the Ciudad del Fútbol in Las Rozas, head coach Zac Taylor said cornerback DJ Turner II (heel) and edge rusher Cedric Johnson (ankle/foot) remain day-to-day. “Everyone is progressing ahead. We’ll take it day-to-day for both DJ and Ced,” Taylor said. He added that the squad feels acclimated after Thursday’s work: “We had a great day of practice yesterday. Field held up really well. Our guys have handled the week really well.”

Turner was a full participant on Thursday’s official report, and Johnson was limited. Safety Kyle Dugger (quadriceps) did not practise Wednesday or Thursday. Safety Jordan Battle (hamstring) was limited both days. Our day-three injury tables has Thursday’s Bengals table.

The Bengals post an “España” video from Madrid on Friday. Video by the Bengals.

Coach Anderson checks in from Madrid on Friday. Video by the Bengals.

NFL House and NFL Experience are open; Menina photos and a Bengals party tonight

Friday, November 6, is the first public day of the league’s free fan programme. NFL Experience Madrid is open at Plaza de España from 10:00 to 19:00 (11:00 to 20:00 in Cairo), with a Bengals-themed Menina sculpture 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), with the Vince Lombardi Trophy and 60 Super Bowl rings on display. Entry to both is free with advance registration in the league’s OnePass app. Hours and partner details are in our Madrid fan-week story.

The Bengals also host an official party at Florida Park in the Retiro from 20:00 to 23:00 Madrid time (21:00 to midnight in Cairo). Saturday still includes stadium walkthroughs, a Falcons House gathering and a Bengals fan meetup at Ocean Rock Bar.

The full Week 9 slate in Cairo time is in our Week 9 schedule.

Falcons designations and Friday practice notes come from the club’s official Friday injury report in Madrid. Bengals comments come from Zac Taylor’s Friday availability before practice. Practice videos come from the Bengals’ own posts.