Falcons Roundtable: Can Atlanta Bounce Back Against Bengals in Madrid?

The Atlanta Falcons are looking to bounce back after a disappointing loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last week in an NFC South showdown. 

The team will travel abroad to Madrid to take on the Cincinnati Bengals in one of the NFL's international games occurring this season. 

On this week's Falcons Roundtable, the staff discusses how the team can bounce back after the division loss and pick up its first win overseas since 2021.

Michael Brauner:  It was dreadful in every sense of the word. Offensively, defensively, special teams. Penix was a disaster, the run stopping was embarrassing, and the weather was a reason but not the full reason. It's time to bounce back.

Christian Rauh: Definitely not their best performance. It was a game they should have been way more competitive in, and they were anything but. They need to bounce back in a big way.

Michael Brauner: Coming off the loss last week, it could be the best thing for them. A vulnerable defense in Cincinnati, away from the United States, could be the exact recipe needed.

Christian Rauh: Agreed. Getting away for a week might be exactly what is needed for this squad after last week's performance. It won't be an easy game, though, against the Bengals.

Michael Brauner: I really do. Cincinnati just barely survived the lowly Tennessee Titans and allowed 36 points. I think the Falcons offense gets right in this one and finds a way to leave Madrid with a victory, which would be absolutely massive.

Christian Rauh: The Bengals are so 'hit and miss' this season. However, their passing attack continues to be super aggressive. Atlanta's secondary will certainly be tested. 

Michael Brauner: I think it really could depend on this game. Not that I think major assets will be sold off either way, but if the Falcons can pick up another win or two, perhaps they will be aggressive in adding another wide receiver.

Christian Rauh: This new regime surely wants to break the postseason drought. It's something Kevin Stefanski did in his first year as the head coach of the Cleveland Browns and will now try to do it in Atlanta. If they get the win this week, I believe they will make an impactful move to complete that goal this season. 

Michael Brauner: The best target for me is Jauan Jennings. He is going unused in Minnesota and should be dealt. This is one Atlanta should be all over.

Christian Rauh: The Falcons need another wide receiver, and I think Houston Texans Kayshon Boutte makes a ton of sense. He should cost too much, but could be very impactful right away.