Bengals bring a 5-2 record to Madrid with DJ Turner cleared to face Atlanta

Cincinnati arrives at Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid with a 5-2 record, while Atlanta sits at 3-5, according to the official NFL game listing. The game is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. ET on Sunday, Nov. 8, and the forecast leans toward the Bengals. The best news for Cincinnati is in the secondary. Cornerback DJ Turner II hurt his heel in the Week 8 win over the Tennessee Titans and missed Wednesday's practice. Reports indicate he returned as a full participant on Thursday and Friday and carries no injury designation. Cincinnati is not at full strength. Safety Kyle Dugger (quadricep) is out, and the official report lists defensive end Cedric Johnson (ankle/foot) as questionable. Reports indicate Johnson moved up to full participation on Friday. Safety depth is a concern, since Bryan Cook has been battling injuries and Jordan Battle has been on and off the report. Atlanta has its own problems up front. Reports say edge rusher Samson Ebukam, second on the team with 2.5 sacks, went on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. James Pearce Jr. is listed as questionable with a back issue, though one report says he is back with the team. One preview describes Joe Burrow as healthy and ready to attack the Falcons. The evidence doesn't give enough detail to measure how much that matters. The thing to watch is Cedric Johnson's status at kickoff. If he is ruled out, a Bengals defense already short at safety loses a key rotational piece, and the picture tightens.