“STOP DOUBTING DRAKE!” — Bijan Robinson FIRES BACK at Critics After Falcons’ MNF Statement Win Over Bills
Atlanta Falcons RB Bijan Robinson defends Drake London after MNF win, calling out critics following his teammate’s breakout performance.
The Atlanta Falcons may have found their offensive rhythm, and running back Bijan Robinson isn’t letting the moment pass without standing up for his teammates. After a 24-14 Monday Night Football win over the Buffalo Bills, the third-year running back had a pointed message for those doubting wideout Drake London — and he didn’t hold back.
The breakout performance from London helped anchor a turning point for the Falcons offense, which had struggled with consistency earlier in the season. But with the spotlight on prime time, the narrative shifted.
Falcons reporter Tori McElhaney took to her X (formerly known as Twitter), posting a quote from Robinson that reflected leadership and loyalty.
“People continue to doubt Drake, and I don't understand that, man.
There's going to be a day when people stop doubting him.”
The comment followed London’s career-best performance, where he torched the Bills' secondary with 10 receptions for 158 yards and a touchdown. He opened the game with 64 yards and a score in the first quarter — the most productive start of his career.
Meanwhile, Robinson added 170 total yards, including 138 by halftime. His fifth straight game with over 100 scrimmage yards tied a team record and helped define a dominant Falcons offense.
The historic production from the two young stars set a new Falcons franchise milestone — the first time the team had one player with 100+ rushing yards and a touchdown, and another with 100+ receiving yards and a touchdown in the same half.
Beyond the stats, Robinson’s words showcased a shift in culture. A maturing locker room, backed by performance and belief, is emerging in Atlanta.
Monday Night Football became more than just a stage — it was a statement. From being written off to rewriting expectations, London’s performance, amplified by Robinson’s support, reflected a franchise leaning into its identity.
Packers Offense and Defense Each Played Well for a Half
It was a tale of two halves for the Green Bay Packers. The offense got off to a slow start coming out of the bye week, but the defense gave up zero points in the first half. The script flipped in the second half when the offense started rolling, but the defense struggled to stop the Cincinnati Bengals.
First Half
In the opening drive of the game, the Packers offense moved the ball right down the field. Quarterback Jordan Love connected with wide receiver Romeo Doubs for a 21-yard completion on the game’s first play. The rest of the plays on the drive were runs, either by design or by Love scrambling. On third down on the Cincinnati 19-yard line, Love threw his second interception of the season by forcing the ball between two Bengals defenders.
Green Bay’s lone touchdown drive in the first half was highlighted by a 35-yard pass to rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden on 3rd and 10, followed up by a 29-yard catch and run by running back Josh Jacobs. Jacobs scored on the next play.
The Packers defense shined in the first half as the offense struggled, forcing punts on the Cincinnati’s first four possessions of the game. Constant pressure on newly acquired quarterback Joe Flacco had the Bengals offense flustered.
Allowing only 63 yards of total offense and zero points in the first half, Green Bay took a 10-0 lead into halftime.
Second Half
The Bengals began the second half with the ball. They were able to put together a 17-play touchdown drive that took 10:14 of the game clock, cutting Green Bay’s lead to three. Cincinnati converted on 4th-and-goal from the 2-yard line to cap off the drive.
Much of the second half went the same for the Packers defense. Flacco completed short passes the rest of the game and moved the ball down the field with ease. It was the second game in a row where Green Bay did not have an answer for the quick game. By getting the ball out of his hand quickly, Green Bay’s pass rushers didn’t have much effect on Flacco.
Love and the offense were able to answer, scoring every time they possessed the ball in the second half. A balanced attack allowed the Packers to move the ball with relative ease. Jacobs finished the game with 150 total yards and two rushing touchdowns.
Golden once again came up with a big catch on third down, sealing the victory for the Packers late in the fourth quarter. The rookie wide receiver had the best game of his young career, finishing with 102 yards of total offense.
Complete Game
At times throughout the season, both the Packers offense and defense have looked like elite units. During other stretches they have both looked mediocre.
Luckily, each unit played well while the other was struggling. In order for the Green Bay Packers to become a great team, both the offense and defense will need to play well simultaneously.
