Burrow Rushes for Touchdown in Bengals Win
Joe Burrow's one-yard run extended Cincinnati's lead over Atlanta in Spain during the second quarter.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Football
The Cincinnati Bengals lead the Atlanta Falcons 14-10 in Spain after Joe Burrow scored on a one-yard rushing touchdown in the second quarter. The score marks his second straight week with a rushing touchdown.
Why it matters
Burrow's rushing score gives Cincinnati a stronger position in a game played outside the United States, and it reflects his continued production this season. The Bengals currently hold a 5-2 record.
Burrow has 24 total touchdowns this season and has scored rushing touchdowns in back-to-back weeks. Cincinnati's second-quarter drive covered 75 yards before ending at the Falcons' one-yard line.
The players
Joe Burrow
Joe Burrow is the quarterback of the Cincinnati Bengals and was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.
Cincinnati Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals are a professional American football franchise based in Cincinnati, Ohio, that compete in the NFL's AFC North division.
Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football franchise based in Atlanta, Georgia, that compete in the NFL's NFC South division.
The details
Burrow punched the ball in from the one-yard line on a left guard run, capping a 75-yard drive in the second quarter. Earlier in the game, N.Folk's opening kickoff traveled 62 yards from the Falcons' 35 to the Bengals' 3.
Timeline
Second quarter, 12:56 remaining: Burrow's one-yard rushing touchdown extends the Bengals' lead.
November 8, 2026: Coverage of the Bengals' scoring drive against the Falcons is published.
Season Trajectory
The Bengals' 5-2 start and Burrow's touchdown production put Cincinnati in a competitive position within the AFC North race. Games like this one, played in Spain as part of the NFL's international schedule, add a road-style environment to a team's season arc.
Burrow's rushing touchdown adds to his total of 24 scores this season, a figure relevant to fantasy lineups that count rushing production. Owners tracking Bengals quarterbacks will want to note his back-to-back rushing scores.
The takeaway
Burrow's ability to contribute with his legs as well as his arm adds a dimension to Cincinnati's offense that defenses must account for. Tracking rushing touchdowns alongside passing numbers gives a fuller picture of a quarterback's production.
Further reading
For more on the team's season, see Football coverage on Wisevoter.
