NBA
Boston Celtics big man alumnus Jason Collins passes after battle with cancer
Jason Collins, the first openly gay NBA player, has passed away after battling cancer.
Yahoo Sports1 min read
NFLPreview
Bengals could get Week 10 bye after Spain game, but it's not automatic
TL;DR
The Cincinnati Bengals are scheduled to play the Atlanta Falcons in Spain during Week 9 of the 2026 NFL season. While teams typically receive a bye week after international games, it is not guaranteed for the Bengals.
Key points
- Bengals play Falcons in Spain during Week 9 of 2026 season
- Bye week after international games is not guaranteed
- NFL schedule-makers balance travel considerations
Mentioned in this story
Spain
Cincinnati BengalsAtlanta FalconsNFL
The Cincinnati Bengals' 2026 schedule is starting to take shape with the announcement ahead of the NFL's full schedule reveal May 14 of a Week 9 game in Spain against the Atlanta Falcons.
Do we know for a fact that the November game in Madrid means the Bengals will get a Week 10 bye? Not necessarily.
That said, teams usually have their bye week after an international game. But the NFL schedule-makers balance international travel with other scheduling considerations.
"Schedule makers will consider the three-week window around the international games to try to find ways to make lengthy travel less of a burden on the teams," per NFL Operations.
Therefore, while teams can request a bye week following an international game, it is no longer a requirement.
In addition to the Bengals-Falcons game in Spain, the NFL has scheduled 2026 games in Australia, Brazil, France, Mexico and Germany, and three games in England.
Head coach Zac Taylor hopes to lead the Bengals to their first international win.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Bengals could get Week 10 bye after Spain game, but it's not automatic
Q&A
Will the Bengals definitely have a bye week after their game in Spain?
No, the Bengals may not necessarily have a bye week after their game in Spain, as it is not an automatic requirement.
What is the significance of the Bengals' Week 9 game in Spain?
The Week 9 game in Spain is part of the Bengals' 2026 schedule and could impact their scheduling, particularly regarding a potential bye week.
How does the NFL schedule affect teams after international games?
While teams often request a bye week after international games, the NFL schedule-makers consider various factors and it is not mandatory.