Updates for Sunday morning’s Falcons-Bengals matchup in Madrid

While the Falcons have struggled to find a groove in the past few weeks, they still find themselves in position to win the NFC South.

At 3-5, they’re still in the race, and a win against the Bengals in Madrid will do a lot for their chances.

Here is some pregame reading to get you caught up:

• Falcons have “no doubt” in Michael Penix Jr.’s bounce-back. His poise is why.
• Postcard from Madrid: My grand tour of fabled Bernabeu Stadium
• Sugiura: Bernabéu Stadium’s most fascinating feature has NFL’s interest
• Why Falcons kept throwing passes in the rain, struggled in run defense at Bucs
• Falcons arrive in Madrid for “business trip,” but they’re cherishing the moment