The Atlanta Falcons are headed into a massive game on Sunday in a very unique location, playing across the pond in Spain against the Cincinnati Bengals as they try to bounce back from the ugliness that was last week.

This is a week to week league though, and just because Atlanta had such a dreadful offensive performance against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers does not mean they are not capable of something much different in Madrid this week. If the Falcons are going to find a way to bounce back and pull off what would be a minor upset, they are going to have to be a whole lot better.

Here are the three things they absolutely have to do in order to beat the Bengals.

Last Sunday was as bad as it gets in terms of handing the ball to the other team, and while Michael Penix Jr. is not likely to throw four interceptions again, he is going to have to not give the Bengals free possessions at all. This is a Cincinnati offense that has been scoring at will this season, and while their defense is vulnerable, giving them the football is the way for things to get out of hand quickly.

Avoid coughing it up and give yourself a chance.

Last week, the Bengals gave up 36 points and needed overtime to beat a previously anemic Tennessee Titans, and at 360 yards per game allowed, they have been one of the least productive units in football on that side of the ball.

Atlanta has the weapons to give this defense absolute fits, and if Penix can not just manage the game but actually carve up this secondary through the air, the Falcons have a better chance of being the team to make the one big stop late in the game to ultimately win.

The Falcons pass rush has already been extremely effective so far this season, and now they are going to get to add James Pearce Jr. back into the mix for his first game of the year following his suspension.

Getting to Joe Burrow and not allowing him to sit in the pocket and make plays is critical to win this ball game, and if Pearce as well as the rest of the pass rush can rattle him early, they will have a great chance at getting a win.