‘Incredible’: Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase soaking up chance to play in Spain

‘Incredible’: Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase soaking up chance to play in Spain Advertisement Updated: 7:22 PM EST Nov 6, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Matthew Dietz Digital Editor ‘Incredible’: Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase soaking up chance to play in Spain Updated: 7:22 PM EST Nov 6, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Matthew Dietz Digital Editor MADRID, Md. — The Cincinnati Bengals are inching closer to their first overseas game since 2019, when they meet the Atlanta Falcons in Madrid, Spain. For many on the roster, Sunday’s Madrid contest will be the first time they have played overseas, including star wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase. Advertisement The former No. 5 overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft is soaking up the opportunity to play outside of the United States and said he’s impressed with the atmosphere of Madrid. “I have really enjoyed it so far; it’s been incredible,” Chase said. “I have my family out here, so we’ve been able to see some of the things it has offered us in Spain. It’s been pretty fun.” The 5-2 Bengals are seeking their fourth straight win on Sunday, taking on a Falcons team that Chase has faced only once in his career. That came in 2022, when the Pro Bowl wide receiver hauled in eight catches for 130 yards and two touchdowns as the Bengals rolled to a 35-17 win. Chase and the Falcons are connected because of that ’21 NFL Draft, when Atlanta passed on him with the No. 4 overall pick, choosing to draft tight end Kyle Pitts instead. “I think what happened to me was the best decision of my life,” Chase said of landing with the Bengals. “I never regretted one part of me being drafted.” Bengals to take on Falcons in Madrid: Could the crowd include international stars? Who Dey Nation packing Madrid as Bengals fans join international excitement Make WLWT a preferred source on Google Add Preferred Source Share Infinite Scroll Enabled Top Picks Watch: Giant pandas make much-anticipated debut at Zoo Atlanta 19-year-old to become one of Massachusetts' youngest representatives in state history Dramatic video: Mother rescues man drowning 'We brought him home': A WWII soldier killed 82 years ago has finally been laid to rest