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Skip Bayless Has Bold Take About Falcons RB Bijan Robinson 1
Skip Bayless has made a bold statement about Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson after another dominant performance under the Monday night spotlight. The former NFL analyst believes the young star is beginning to make a case that puts him in rare company among the greatest running backs in league history.
Robinson delivered another spectacular outing as the Falcons rolled past the New Orleans Saints 45-24 in Week 4. He carried the ball 19 times for 145 yards and two touchdowns, including a 59-yard score on his first touch, while adding two receiving yards on one catch.
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Jul 24, 2025; Flowery Branch, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) runs with the ball during training camp at IBM Performance Field. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
The explosive start immediately set the tone for Atlanta, which never allowed New Orleans to establish control of the game. Robinson repeatedly found running lanes and used his combination of acceleration, vision and power to keep the Falcons moving, while the offense consistently created opportunities for its rushing attack.
His performance was also part of a remarkable night for Atlanta’s backfield. Brian Robinson Jr. added 62 rushing yards and three touchdowns, helping the Falcons finish with five rushing scores, which tied a franchise record and demonstrated just how effectively Atlanta controlled the game on the ground.
Skip Bayless Drops Bold Take About Atlanta Falcons Star Bijan Robinson
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Oct 8, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) on the field prior to the game against the Houston Texans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Bayless shared his thoughts about Robinson after his insane performance for Atlanta. This can be seen in a post he made on X.
“Bijan Robinson is making the case he’s the greatest running back ever, in prime time,” Bayless wrote.
For Robinson, the latest performance continued a strong stretch after he also rushed for 194 yards and two touchdowns against Green Bay in Week 3. He has quickly become one of the most dangerous offensive weapons in the NFL, and his ability to impact games as both a runner and receiver has fueled increasingly lofty praise.
The greatest-running-back conversation remains a massive standard for any player, particularly one still early in his career. However, if Robinson continues producing at this level in prime-time games and helps Atlanta remain competitive, the Falcons star will have plenty of opportunities to strengthen the case that inspired Bayless’ latest bold assessment.