NFL fans will get to see two of the best running backs when the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles face off on Monday night. Bijan Robinson and Saquon Barkley have carried the brunt of the load for their respective teams so far in the first half.
After Atlanta stopped Philadelphia on fourth down, Robinson provided the Falcons’ first highlight of the night. Watch the second-year running back outsmart an Eagles defender so badly that he falls to the ground.
Bijan grabs a few of his ankles 😳
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Robinson had six carries for 35 rushing yards, while Barkley had eight carries for 37 yards. The Falcons trailed 7-3 with five minutes left in the second quarter.
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