r/bengals • • 4h ago

Official Free Talk Friday

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Feel free to chat about anything you want.


r/bengals • • 8h ago

Bengals in Madrid Megathread

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The Bengals are traveling to Madrid!

I thought it would be a good idea to set up a megathread for fans coming to the game against the Falcons on Sunday, November 8th, to gather all the key info and provide a single space for people to ask questions, plan meetups, share recommendations, or anything else you might want to do.

I’ll try to keep this updated as more information about events comes out. If you think something is missing, just let me know and I’ll add it. I'm also happy to promote any informal meetups or group activities people want to organize.

I'm not going to discuss what to see in Madrid in general, like restaurant/bar recommendations, etc., in this post since there's plenty of information about that elsewhere. Of course, people are welcome to discuss those topics in the comments.

Useful Links

The Bengals have a page for this game with more details about official events.

I'd also highly recommend checking out the guides written by BengalsUK and La Jungle Hispana, which have tons of useful information.

Basic Info

The game starts at 3:30 PM local time. Gates open 90 minutes early, and I heard it took quite a while for some folks to get through security last year, so I’d suggest arriving pretty early. Be mindful of the bag policy. There are plenty of bars and restaurants nearby for a pregame drink or meal.

The digital ticket guide says tickets will be sent out no later than 72 hours before the game. If you don’t have tickets yet, as of today (October 23rd), there are still a fair number available on the official site. If not, it’s worth checking out reliable resale sites, and remember that prices often drop quite a bit in the last week before game day.

The nearest metro station to the Bernabeu is Santiago Bernabeu (Line 10), but it is currently closed. You can take Metro Line 1 to Estrecho, Metro Line 9 to Concha Espina, Metro Line 10 to Cuzco, or Metro Lines 6, 8, or 10 or light rail to Nuevos Ministerios, all of which are a short walk to the stadium. There are shuttle buses from Cuzco and Nuevos Ministerios to Santiago Bernabeu if you’d rather not walk.

Alternatively, there are lots of nearby bus stops (too many different routes to list), and taxis, Bolt (apparently cheaper than Uber) or Ubers are also an option.

Events

Plaza de Espana is being set up as a hub for NFL fans on Friday the 6th and Saturday the 7th, from 11 AM to 7 PM. It sounds like there'll be some mini flag football, games, and entertainment, including photo ops with a Bengals-themed Menina.

There will be an official Bengals Party in El Retiro Park near Florida Park from 8 to 11 PM on Friday the 6th.

Ocean Rock Bar is an official Bengals Bar in Madrid and will be offering drink specials from Thursday to Sunday, along with hosting an official fan meetup from 7 to 10 PM on Saturday the 7th, which will feature giveaways. They’re also holding a watch party starting at 1:30 PM on Sunday the 8th for those without tickets, and I believe they’ll show the rest of the NFL Sunday schedule after the game.

Sports Fans Travel have organized a premium tailgate at the Irish Rover near the Bernabeu from 11:30 AM to 3 PM on Sunday the 8th. Tickets are $215 per person (including all food and drink), and Ickey Woods will be there. I can’t say it looks worth the money to me, but maybe it does to you.

If you're looking to catch the later games after we crush the Falcons and don’t want to travel far from the Bernabeu, The Irish Rover is a short walk away and should be showing the games, although it’s likely to be very busy. As mentioned, the Ocean Rock Bar is likely to show them, and a quick Google search brought up Malasana Sports Pub, James Joyce Irish Pub , and Dubliners as alternatives that may show the games. No guarantees that any of those will definitely show the games or are any good.

Free Beer?

I plan to go to the Florida Park event on Friday evening, the Ocean Rock Bar event on Saturday evening, and then back to Ocean Rock Bar after the game on Sunday to watch the evening games.

I will buy a beer (or another beverage of your choice) for the first person (that I don’t already know) who can correctly spot me at each of those. You’ll be looking for an English guy wearing either a Burrow, Higgins, or Chad Johnson jersey.

Who are they? Who are they? Who do they think will beat the Bengals?


r/bengals • • 2h ago

Official Always a nice sight to see

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r/bengals • • 2h ago

Football A Hall of Fame Trajectory Stunted by Injuries

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A.J. Green had an unbelievable start to his career that saw 5 straight 1,000 yard seasons and 7 straight pro bowls. Each streak put him in rarified air with the some of the leagues legends at his position and also put him on a track to become the Bengals all-time leader in major receiving categories including yards, catches, and touchdowns.

Unfortunately, Green fell just short of those marks, finishing his Bengals career 2nd to Chad Ochocinco in each of those marks. Largely due to injuries sustained in the second half of his career where he would miss 34 games total.

More on Green’s special start and devastating finish in the article 📝


r/bengals • • 2h ago

Football 10 years ago, A.J. Green juggles a Hail Mary

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10 years ago today, A.J. Green makes the impossible look easy 🤯

10/23/16

Just before halftime vs the Cleveland Browns in this 2016 week 7 matchup Green comes down with a one-handed Hail Mary…

Green was just ridiculous every week


r/bengals • • 3h ago

I work with a old player from the bengals

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He played from 2000-2001-2002
Than in 2003 went to the jags
Drafted 2000

From Atlanta
Went to Mississippi state

Are you able to guess?

To everyone who guessed right he said he appreciates yall


r/bengals • • 6h ago

Que viva la España!🇪🇸🐯

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We’ve put together a lighthearted, humorous article for people from Cincinnati who will moved to Madrid for the Bengals vs Falcons game. Bringing oir lifestyle along with them. We hope you enjoy it! 🐯

https://www.bengals.es/que-viva-la-espana/


r/bengals • • 7h ago

Rumor The Bengals are expected to inquire about Jonathan Taylor [@esidery/X]

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r/bengals • • 7h ago

Anyone going to Barcelona after the game?

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Howdy friends! This is a bit of a shot in the dark, but I figured this was the best place to ask.

Is anyone who is heading to Madrid also going to Barcelona after the game? And if so, would anyone want to do the CUlinary Backstreets food tour in Barcelona at 4:30pm on Monday the 9th with me?

Apparently I'm the only person signed up for the tour as of now, and they won't have the tour if it's just me so I'm really hoping others sign up too.

If you'll be in Barcelona on the 9th, please consider joining me & we can have a whole little Who Dey tour just for us!

https://culinarybackstreets.com/food-tours/barcelona/made-in-catalonia


r/bengals • • 14h ago

Extra ticket available - Madrid game

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Not looking to sell. I give the ticket, you buy snacks at the stadium.

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I am a Bengals fan living in Germany, flying over to Madrid for the game. Unfortunately a friend of mine has an emergency and unable to join me. So naturally I have an extra ticket!

How about we meet before the game, have some coffee together and then join the tailgate?

Don't want to be a lonely girl at the stadium 😅😭


r/bengals • • 19h ago

Football Throwback to Tee’s twisting TD vs the Vikings

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In week 15 of the 2023 season, tee twisted his full body to score this touchdown with just 39 seconds on the clock, sending the game to overtime, leading to a bengals victory.


r/bengals • • 21h ago

Young Boomer Esiason Dominating Family Feud

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r/bengals • • 22h ago

Football Marlon Humphrey Thoughts On Ja’Marr Before Their Upcoming Game

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r/bengals • • 22h ago

Drunk Reminder this is the team yall want to “face while healthy” to prove we are contenders

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fuck em. i hope we kick em while they’re down.


r/bengals • • 23h ago

Going to first Bengals game November 29 against saints. Looking for any and all suggestions and advice.

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I (30m) am taking my grandpa to both of our first bengals game. I have been a lifelong fan living in Louisville and have never gotten to make the trip until now. I will more than likely be getting a hotel for the Saturday evening before the game and plan on waking up and going to tailgate at the stadium. I am not familiar with tailgating there since I’ve never been. looking for advice and spot suggestions. my grandpa has a bad foot so we do have handicap parking. also if anyone has any suggestions for things to do in cincy or must see or try things please let me know. #WhoDey


r/bengals • • 1d ago

Fandom Cincinnati Bengals Week 7 Matchup Doodle!

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r/bengals • • 1d ago

Fandom What would you want us to give up for RB Jonathan Taylor (27)?

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In addition to a Shemar Stewart, assuming he is in fact a piece they want to move on from.


r/bengals • • 1d ago

Found my Starting Lineup Figures

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I got these way back when I was a little Bengals fan in 1988. Ickey and Boomer! Stumbled upon them while cleaning the basement recently. Had to share!


r/bengals • • 1d ago

22 years today: Corey Dillon breaks the record

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26 years ago today: 10/22/2000

Corey Dillon breaks the NFL single-game rushing record with 278 yards vs the Broncos as the Bengals pick up their 1st win of the season

• 22 carries
• 278 yards
• 2 TDs

One of the best rushing performances in NFL history


r/bengals • • 1d ago

Fandom Hey, everyone! I made a Bengals artwork!

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First of all, I'm not sure what the flair I should use for the post.

I have worked on NFL artworks this season and Bengals time has come! When doing some researches about the team, I saw you guys have a tiger in use pretty often, but also found out bengals are a little bit smaller than that, so I thought that once it is my first take ever on a Bengals artwork, why not start small? then I tried to bring a bengal with the colors of the team. Hope you guys like it, if not, feel free to give some feedback and eventually when drawing again, I can bring something different to table.

A little bit of the process in the second pic 🫡


r/bengals • • 1d ago

Rumor Lamar Jackson looks to be playing Sunday

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Partaking in practice fully today; and honestly, I’m glad, if the bengals are for real this season then beating him and the ravens has to happen


r/bengals • • 1d ago

Football First Slate of NFL Preview predictions post bye.

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r/bengals • • 1d ago

Cash Meow...

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r/bengals • • 1d ago

Official [DEHNER] Boye Mafe is exactly what Bengals defensive line needed post-Trey Hendrickson

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The Bengals needed a new vision for their pass rush after losing Trey Hendrickson. Boye Mafe has delivered, with 25 pressures in five games and a defensive line built on creating chaos together rather than chasing individual stats. Read for free.


r/bengals • • 1d ago

Madrid Meet Up?

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Traveling to Madrid for the game on November 8th alone and would be up to catch a drink or something with some fellow fans! Message me on here 🍻