The Atlanta Falcons clearly have one of the best running back tandems in the NFL. Devonta Freeman is one of the league’s leading rushers every year, he’s a remarkable blocker, and he’s a perfectly capable receiver when called upon. Tevin Coleman has lethal speed and can break huge plays on the ground and through the air.
Given that, it’s little surprise that ESPN ranked the duo as the best backfield tandem in the entire league, for the reasons listed above and the stated reasons below.
While many backfields feature players who can adeptly handle more specific roles, Freeman and Coleman are a rare one-two punch that can each play in any offensive situation.