Falcons turn primetime doubters into believers behind Bijan Robinson's back-to-back masterpieces

The Falcons, who started third-string quarterback Cooper Rush and were sitting at 0-2 at the start of the year, didn’t really make for must-watch television under the bright lights of a nationally-televised contest.But that’s the beautiful thing about the NFL: each week is a chance to prove everyone wrong, especially this early in the season.The Falcons are doing just that, and now they’re can’t-miss entertainment on the gridiron.CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGEBijan Robinson of the Atlanta Falcons runs for a 59-yard touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the first quarter of a game at Caesars Superdome on Oct.

5, 2026, in New Orleans, La.(Getty Images)Why? The man in the backfield wearing No.

7 on his red and black jersey: running back Bijan Robinson.In Week 3 against the Green Bay Packers, Robinson, who had modest showings for his standards in the Falcons’ two losses to begin the year, broke out for 194 yards on 29 carries with two touchdowns in the blowout victory at Lambeau Field.Once again on the road against a divisional foe in the New Orleans Saints, a team celebrating the 20th anniversary of the "Domecoming" where they emotionally reopened their beloved Superdome following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina against these same Falcons, Robinson put up another magnificent stat line.THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE.DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW!On just 19 carries, Robinson finished the game with 145 yards rushing and two more touchdowns to help lead the way to a 45-17 thrashing to move to 2-2 on the season.

And though they have shown tons of fight through three weeks, the 1–3 Saints were stumped all night long on home turf.Robinson’s agility, explosiveness and consistent running is just a joy to watch for those who love the great game of football.His first touch of the game went for 59 yards and a touchdown on a run that saw him hit 21 mph without looking like he broke a sweat.

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