Skip Bayless says one Atlanta Falcons star is in contention for ‘greatest running back ever’
The Atlanta Falcons were back in NFL action on Monday, taking on the New Orleans Saints and securing a comfortable victory. After going 0-2 in the opening stages of the 2026/27 season, they have managed to win their following two matches to bring their record back into the positive.
On Monday, the Atlanta Falcons faced off against the New Orleans Saints in NFL action and emerged victorious with a 45-24 win. After starting the season with two losses, the Falcons have since turned their fortunes around by winning their last two games. One standout performance came from Falcons running back Bijan Robinson, who was praised by commentator Skip Bayless for his exceptional game.
During the matchup, Robinson showcased his skills with a 59-yard touchdown run and finished the game with 145 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries. Bayless took to X/Twitter to express his admiration, stating, "Bijan Robinson is making the case he’s the greatest running back ever, in prime time." Following this impressive performance, the Falcons now find themselves in second place within the NFC South, sharing the same record as the Carolina Panthers.
With the Falcons looking to solidify their position, they will face off against the Baltimore Ravens in their next game, which is scheduled for the end of the week. The Ravens currently boast a 3-1 record following their recent round of action.
Written by urgent.news from Yahoo Sports's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
