In a thrilling NFL matchup, Bijan Robinson scored a 71-yard touchdown for the Atlanta Falcons after catching a swing pass from quarterback Desmond Ridder. This play, called by CBS's Andrew Catalon, helped the Falcons take a 14-7 lead over the New Orleans Saints in the first quarter. Ridder's performance was on fire, completing 5 out of 5 passes for 157 yards and two touchdowns in less than eight minutes. The touchdown occurred after Saints' Alontae Taylor gambled and missed on the play. Kendre Miller also scored his first career touchdown, contributing to the game's excitement. The Saints managed to even the score at 14-14 in the second quarter, thanks to a 16-play, 75-yard drive that consumed 8:09 of the clock. Arthur Smith, the Falcons' head coach, has been credited with discovering Robinson's talent, especially significant in week 18 of the season.
The first TD of Kendre Miller's career π€ πΊ @NFLonCBS | @Offical_dre11 https://t.co/b55e4txDAm
Kendre Miller REACHING for the TD π₯ https://t.co/tTJeSCfPE3
#Falcons 14, #Saints 14 -- 16 play, 75 yard drive, 8:09 off the clock. 11:04 left in the second quarter.
BIJAN TO THE HOUSE! #Falcons WATCH: Bijan Robinson Makes History, Scores 71-Yard TD at #Saints https://t.co/oBjTnQhXFt via @FalconReportFN
Bijan Robinson takes pass 71 yards for touchdown. https://t.co/b3JzQAh1JW
BIJAN ROBINSON GETS LOOSE π¨ The #Falcons offense is rolling today! #DirtyBirds | #NFL https://t.co/JMEdxoOOH4
Andrew Catalon has the call for Bijan Robinson's TD on CBS. πποΈ https://t.co/tqg9kB8vkb
i've never been a fan of big-play touchdowns. for example, bijan robinson just scored on a 70-yard catch and run. that's six points, and that's great, but you didn't pick up the first down
BIJAN ROBINSON WITH A 71-YARD SCAMPER π¨ π₯ @NFL https://t.co/mxypoUwJZG
71 YARDS TO THE HOUSE FOR BIJAN ROBINSON π¨ https://t.co/OXffUTUSTE
Arthur Smith has discovered Bijan Robinson itβs week 18 https://t.co/ssmq33gKBk
BIJAN ROBINSON TAKES IT TO THE HOUSE π€―π (via @NFL) https://t.co/nOhiTMNF04
BIJAN ROBINSON 71 YARDS TO THE HOUSE https://t.co/ExPg0IWGju
Bijan Robinson 71-yard TD for the Falcons! ππ₯π₯π₯ https://t.co/lTZFLprKvb
Desmond Ridder has started the game 5/5 passing, 157 yards, 2 TDs in <8 minutes
Bijan Robinson with a 71-yard catch-and-run TD after Alontae Taylor gambles and dives on the PBU attempt. Just like that, the Falcons are back in front 14-7.
Atlanta 14, New Orleans 7, 4:13 left Q1. Bijan Robinson goes 71 yards for a score on swing pass from Desmond Ridder, who is now 5-for-5 for 157 yards and two touchdowns.
#Falcons QB Desmond Ridder is on fire. 71-yard TD pass to Bijan Robinson. #Falcons 14, #Saints 7