In a conversation with reporters, Atlanta’s head coach Raheem Morris asserted that a certain NFL standout is the best player in football, and both statistics and sports oddsmakers are on his side. Though specific details remain limited, the declaration underscores the early-season buzz around his choice.

A former XFL stand­out, who made waves during the New England Patriots’ training camp, has found a new home with the Atlanta Falcons. Following head coach Raheem Morris’s announcement of adding kicker competition after Sunday’s loss, the Falcons acted quickly on Tuesday.