Falcons Running Back Bijan Robinson is believed to be the top-tier player in the football realm according to Raheem Morris.
The Atlanta Falcons kicked off their 2025 NFL season with a bang, securing a hard-fought victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday evening. The game, broadcasted on Sunday Night Football, was a defensive battle, with the Falcons' defense managing to get six sacks and hold the Vikings' offense to just six points. Raheem Morris, the Falcons' head coach, heaped praise on his team's defensive performance, particularly on rookies James Pearce Jr. and Jalon Walker, who both registered sacks of JJ McCarthy in the game. On the offensive side, running back Bijan Robinson established himself as a consensus top three running back in the NFL, carrying the ball 22 times for 143 yards. In Morris' words, Robinson is the best player in football. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. looked solid through two weeks of the season, contributing to the team's offensive success. Parker Romo, Atlanta Falcons' kicker, had a stellar game, going 5-5 on field goal attempts, including a 55-yard field goal in the fourth quarter. His consistent performance was a crucial factor in the Falcons' victory. The win marks the Falcons' first victory of the 2025 season and a road victory to boot. The team will look to build on this momentum when they face the Carolina Panthers on Sunday afternoon in their next game. Vince Lombardi, who led the Green Bay Packers to win Super Bowls I and II before retiring as coach and later joining the Washington Redskins in 1969 as head coach and minority owner, once made a guarantee for a Super Bowl victory. While the Falcons may not be making such bold predictions just yet, they certainly started their season on a high note and will aim to continue their winning streak in the upcoming games.
