Festivus has come early forJoe Burrowthis year. TheCincinnati Bengalsquarterback decided to air some of his grievances following the team's voluntary workout on Tuesday. Burrow took issue with theteam's schedule, specifically with another prime time game on the road against theBaltimore Ravensand the lack of an international contest on the slate. "Playing in Baltimore for the fourth straight prime time year isn't ideal,"Burrow said. "Maybe we can get one of those in Cincinnati next year. Please." It won't be just any prime time game for theBengalseither. They are set to close out theThanksgiving slateat M&T Bank Stadium, which has been a house of horrors for the last three seasons under the lights. Cincinnati is 0-3 in those contests, a skid they'll look to end this year against the back-to-back AFC North champions. Burrow also focused on foreign soil on Tuesday, hoping he can use his passport for an NFL game he may someday play in. "To not have a stage like that is a little disappointing," Burrow said. "I feel like I've consciously worked hard to try to grow the game internationally over the last 18 months or so. Hopefully at some point in my career we can go over there." The Bengals last played in an international game during the 2019 season – a year before Burrow was drafted. He may have some hope for the future, however. The NFL has been trending towards an increased international slate for years andthe 2025 season offers seven of those contests– which will be the most they've played in a single season. With continued expansion to international markets, NFL commissionerRoger Goodell said at the CNBC CEO Council Summitthat he hopes to get to 16 regular season games overseas within the next five years. Conventional wisdom suggests that every team would get an international game if that came to fruition. So, while the 28-year-old Burrow has his gripes with the schedule, at least one figures to be addressed in the future. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Joe Burrow discusses Bengals schedule, prime time game in Baltimore
