The Cincinnati Bengals returned to Paycor Stadium following a 34-17 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Madrid.
The team now faces a chance to take sole possession of first place in the AFC North, but history is not on their side according to Yahoo Sports.
Cincinnati will host a Pittsburgh Steelers squad that enjoyed a full week to prepare for the contest.
The upcoming primetime matchup against Pittsburgh is the fourth and final game for the Bengals against an opponent that finished with a winning record last season.
Looking past this immediate test, the team holds a favorable remaining schedule that ranks as the 23rd-toughest in the NFL by opponent winning percentage per data from Tankathon.
Following the international contest, quarterback Joe Burrow shared his enthusiasm about the trip.
Expressing a desire for even more global travel, Joe Burrow noted that he would love to play in the first NFL game in Tokyo.
Reflecting on the successful international trip, local coverage noted that Joe Burrow finally got an international stage and firmly owned it.
Additional reports highlighted the overall success of the overseas trip, describing the franchise performance as first class in every way on and off the field in Spain.