South Atlanta News

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson demonstrated a strong performance in the team's recent victory over the Dallas Cowboys. In the game held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Robinson recorded 26 touches for 145 yards from scrimmage, contributing significantly to the Falcons' 27-21 win. His performance included 19 carries for 86 rushing yards and seven receptions for 59 receiving yards.

Head coach Raheem Morris praised Robinson's versatility and leadership, stating, "He does everything... He is the definition of what is a Falcon." Through nine games this season, Robinson has accumulated 173 touches for 935 total yards and five touchdowns. Despite not yet surpassing his rookie season totals of 1,463 yards and eight touchdowns from 272 touches, he is on track to exceed those numbers if he maintains his current pace.

Left guard Matthew Bergeron commended Robinson's consistent effort across practices and games, highlighting his versatility. Robinson himself noted that the game has slowed down for him in his second year, allowing him to better analyze defenses and react effectively during plays.

Robinson's impact extends beyond rushing; he also contributes significantly to the passing game. Quarterback Kirk Cousins emphasized Robinson's importance as a receiver, noting his ability to catch every pass thrown his way in the recent game. This season, Robinson has caught 90.5% of his passes compared to last year's 67.4%.

The Falcons achieved over 100 rushing yards for the fifth time this season with contributions from other players like Tyler Allgeier and Ray-Ray McCloud III complementing Robinson's efforts.

Robinson expressed confidence in his improved decision-making on the field compared to last year: "A year ago, I was still kind of hesitating a little bit on some things," he said. "But now, I'm just all-out."