Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III, who previously played for the Cincinnati Bengals, took part in the NFL Madrid Game on November 8, 2026. During the game, Bates tackled Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins. The match was part of the NFL's international series.
Bates spent his first five NFL seasons with the Bengals before signing with the Falcons. The Madrid Game marked another edition of the league's regular-season games played outside the United States.
