MADRID — Joe Burrow threw for three touchdowns and rushed for another as the Cincinnati Bengals kept rolling on offense Sunday during a 34-17 victory against the Atlanta Falcons, pushing their winning streak to four games.
Ja’Marr Chase caught eight passes for 142 yards in a career-high first half for the sixth-year pro who finished with 10 catches for 155 yards and a touchdown, and fellow Cincinnati receiver Tee Higgins added two scoring grabs at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, the home of La Liga soccer power Real Madrid.
After his 47-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter, Chase celebrated with Higgins in bullfighting style, with the latter mimicking a bull by putting his hands on his head and Chase playing the matador with an imaginary cape.
“It was one of my best performances,” Chase said. “I just was getting good looks all day, honestly. I can say that. Joe was just believing in me on those one-on-one matchups, and every time he got the opportunity, he was just feeding me.”
Burrow appeared to celebrate his rushing touchdown by imitating a celebration by Brazil soccer great Neymar, who used to play for Barcelona, holding his hands beside his helmet and wiggling his fingers.