In a few short days, the Cincinnati Bengals play the Atlanta Falcons in Spain, and quarterback Joe Burrow is ready for it and going full Pokémon for the game.
The Bengals posted a video and picture of him boarding the team plane for the trip. He was wearing a Pikachu hood and neck pillow, proudly repping the iconic video game franchise.
Off to Spain to catch ‘em all. pic.twitter.com/RLkWSboeRf
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) November 4, 2026
“Off to Spain to catch 'em all,” the Bengals' caption read.
Burrow is a fan of Pokémon, so his outfit for the trip is not surprising. The neck pillow was especially crucial given the length of the flight.
Joe Burrow and the Bengals' Spain game
In Week 9, the Bengals will play the Falcons in Spain. The game will be broadcast on NFL Network. Fans on the East Coast will have to wake up early, though, as it begins at 9:30 am EST.
Article Continues BelowThe Falcons are coming off an embarrassing 16-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 8. Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield did not complete a pass, going 0-for-3. This came a week after the Falcons upset the San Francisco 49ers, handing the team their first loss.
Meanwhile, the Bengals are in second place in the AFC North at 5-2. Burrow is having one of the best years of his career. He leads the NFL in touchdown passes (20) and only has six interceptions. He is also sixth in the league in passing yards (2,115).
They are coming off a thrilling overtime win over the Tennessee Titans. Burrow scored six total touchdowns (five passing and one rushing), though he threw three interceptions. Hopefully, they don't need the same kind of firepower to win in Week 9.
In two weeks, the Bengals will play the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday Night Football. That game may be crucial in determining an AFC North winner, as the Steelers currently lead the division at 6-2.