Thursday’s official injury reports for the Madrid Game are out, and the Atlanta Falcons spent the day mixing football with Spanish football culture at Real Madrid’s Valdebebas campus. Kickoff against the Cincinnati Bengals 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.
Official Thursday report: Turner is full; Dugger still out of practice
The Bengals’ Thursday list, published after their first practice at the Ciudad del Fútbol in Las Rozas, upgrades cornerback DJ Turner II (heel) to full participation after he was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday’s estimate. Edge rusher Cedric Johnson (ankle/foot) moved from did-not-participate to limited. Safety Kyle Dugger (quadriceps) again did not take part. Safety Jordan Battle (hamstring) stayed limited. Defensive tackles Jonathan Allen and B.J. Hill were both listed for rest, with Allen not practising and Hill limited. Our day-two story covered the stretch period and Zac Taylor’s first Madrid news conference.
| Player | Pos | Injury | Wed | Thu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Turner II | CB | Heel | DNP (est.) | Full |
| Cedric Johnson | DE | Ankle/foot | DNP (est.) | Limited |
| Kyle Dugger | S | Quadriceps | DNP (est.) | DNP |
| Jordan Battle | S | Hamstring | Limited | Limited |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | Rest | DNP | DNP |
| B.J. Hill | DT | Rest | — | Limited |
Friday’s practice and the final game designations are still ahead. Edge rusher Cashius Howell remains on injured reserve after wrist surgery.
The Bengals post a “Who Dey Nation en Madrid” video after Thursday’s work. Video by the Bengals.
A second Bengals clip sets the scene around the Las Rozas campus. Video by the Bengals.
Falcons report: Pearce full; Robinson, Deablo and Abdullah limited; Branch still out of practice
Atlanta’s Thursday list keeps pass rusher James Pearce Jr. at full participation as the club manages his first game of the season. Running back Brian Robinson Jr. (hamstring) and linebackers Divine Deablo (forearm) and Yasir Abdullah (hamstring) were limited for a second straight day. Receiver Zachariah Branch (hamstring) again did not practise and is already expected to miss Sunday. Cornerback Billy Bowman Jr., receiver Beaux Collins and tackle Cameron Williams were full.
| Player | Pos | Injury | Wed | Thu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Pearce Jr. | DE | Other (rest/mgmt) | Full | Full |
| Brian Robinson Jr. | RB | Hamstring | Limited | Limited |
| Divine Deablo | LB | Forearm | Limited | Limited |
| Yasir Abdullah | LB | Hamstring | Limited | Limited |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | Hamstring | DNP | DNP |
| Billy Bowman Jr. | CB | Hamstring | Full | Full |
| Beaux Collins | WR | Hip | Full | Full |
| Cameron Williams | OT | Ankle | Full | Full |
Mourinho, Bellingham and a Real Madrid kit at Valdebebas
Away from the injury sheet, the Falcons’ Thursday at Ciudad Real Madrid turned into a crossover day with the club that owns their practice home. José Mourinho, the former Real Madrid manager, visited the session, and the Falcons posted a photo of the meeting.
The Falcons post a photo with José Mourinho at Thursday’s Valdebebas practice.
Earlier, midfielder Jude Bellingham appeared with Falcons players in a short club video that ended with his goal celebration. The Falcons also filmed a Real Madrid kit handoff and posted practice photos with Brian Robinson in pads. Real Madrid’s own account confirmed the Falcons’ Thursday session on the campus ahead of Sunday’s Bernabéu game.
The Falcons share a video with Jude Bellingham at Valdebebas. Video by the Falcons.
A Falcons clip shows a Real Madrid kit exchange at practice. Video by the Falcons.
Real Madrid confirms the Falcons trained at Ciudad Real Madrid on Thursday.
Stefanski: “get back to who we are”
Head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters in Madrid that he wants Sunday’s crowd, including first-time American-football fans, to see a team that plays “a fast and physical ballgame.” On offense, after Michael Penix Jr.’s four-interception loss at Tampa Bay, Stefanski said the Falcons are “excited about getting back to who we are.” Receiver Drake London said the club has been “as intentional as can be” in correcting that outing. Our day-one story has the Falcons’ first day at Valdebebas.
Friday in Madrid: NFL House and NFL Experience open
Friday, November 6, is the first public day of the league’s free fan programme. NFL Experience Madrid runs at Plaza de España from 10:00 to 19:00 (11:00 to 20:00 in Cairo). NFL House Madrid, at the Casa de las Alhajas on Plaza de San Martín, runs 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 details are in our Madrid fan-week story.
| Date | What is happening | Madrid time | Cairo time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri Nov 6 | NFL Experience at Plaza de España; NFL House at Casa de las Alhajas; Bengals second practice; Bengals-themed Menina photos at Plaza de España; Bengals party at Florida Park | Experience 10:00–19:00; House 12:00–20:00; Menina 10:00–19:00; party 20:00–23:00 | Experience 11:00–20:00; House 13:00–21:00; Menina 11:00–20:00; party 21:00–00:00 |
| Sat Nov 7 | Same fan sites; Falcons House at Irish Rover; Bengals meetup at Ocean Rock; stadium walkthroughs | Falcons House 13:00–17:00 | Falcons House 14:00–18:00 |
| Sun Nov 8 | Dirty Birds Fan Walk; Bernabéu fan zone; kickoff | Kickoff 15:30 | Kickoff 16:30 |
The full Week 9 slate in Cairo time is in our Week 9 schedule.
Injury details come from the clubs’ official Thursday reports. Practice and crossover notes come from the Falcons’, Bengals’ and Real Madrid’s own posts and from the Falcons’ Madrid media availability.
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