It has been quite the season for Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson, and the Texas product continued to roll during Sunday’s 34-7 win over the New York Giants. Just minutes into the game, Robinson had already broken another record.
In addition to becoming the first Falcon to reach over 10 rushing touchdowns in a single season since 2010, he also became the fastest player (32 games) to reach 3,000 career scrimmage yards since William Andrews (31 games) did it back in 1980.
And don’t forget the fact he’s the first member of the Falcons since Warrick Dunn back in 2005 to record 100 scrimmage yards on 11 occasions in a season.
It’s almost hard to believe Robinson is already on such a historic track in just the second NFL season, but he is simply everything he was advertised to be as a prospect. He’s only followed through and built upon it.
Robinson finished the game with 94 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries. He also made an impact out of the backfield as he so often does, catching two passes for nine yards.
“Bijan has been outstanding all year, the things he’s able to do, he’s special.” Morris added that Robinson may be receiving even more attention right now than he currently is if it were not for the success “that other guy in Philadelphia” is having right now, in reference to standout Eagles running back Saquon Barkley.
The Falcons will face the Washington Commanders in prime time next Sunday at 8:20 p.m. ET. The game will air nationally on NBC’s “Sunday Night Football.”