Atlanta Falcons: Freeman, Jones top offensive second quarter grades

Devonta Freeman: Grade, 97

Previous grade: 94

Oct 15, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs for a touchdown past New Orleans Saints free safety Jairus Byrd (31) during the fourth quarter of a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Saints defeated the Falcons 31-21. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Devonta Freeman as been the Atlanta Falcons’ best player through the teams’ first eight games of 2015. Freeman leads the NFL in yards from scrimmage and also leads all running backs in rushing yards and touchdowns.

Freeman is a dual-threat running back. He has caught the second most passes in the NFL as a running back and has shredded defenses when he has run the ball.

Freeman has made six starts now in 2015 and has more than 100 yards from scrimmage in all six including 197 all-purpose yards against the Washington Redskins in week 5.

Freeman has broken numerous records and was named the NFC offensive player of the month for the Month of October.

Unbelievable job young man!