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Bengals receivers carve up Falcons defense early in Madrid

Chase's 47-yard score came on third and short

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What happened: Cincinnati's receivers had Atlanta's secondary on its heels in the opening stretch of the Week 9 game in Madrid. Ja'Marr Chase caught a 47-yard touchdown from Joe Burrow to put the Bengals up 7-0.

Why it matters: The Falcons went three-and-out on their own possession, so the defense was back on the field almost immediately. It now has to find adjustments against a passing game that is moving the ball at will.

By the numbers: Burrow was 8-of-10 for 108 yards with two touchdowns, one of them rushing, in the early going.

What to watch: Watch whether Atlanta changes its coverage looks, and whether James Pearce Jr., making his season debut, can disrupt Burrow's timing.

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