Bijan Robinson Shocks the NFL: Inside His Jaw-Dropping Touchdown Run & Falcons’ Playoff Hopes

If the Atlanta Falcons are going to keep pace in the NFC South, everything starts—and ends—with third-year running back Bijan Robinson. Heading into Week 4, Robinson leads the conference with 403 scrimmage yards, averaging 5.7 yards per carry and catching 14 of 18 targets for 164 yards, a dual-threat profile that has made him the centerpiece of Zac Robinson’s offense. Efficiency numbers back up the eye test. According to TruMedia, Robinson’s 52.3 percent overall success rate ranks eighth in the league among players with 25-plus touches, while Next Gen Stats credits him with 14 missed tackles forced and 78 yards gained after those whiffs—both top-five marks through three games. His ability to create hidden yardage has already produced highlight-reel moments, none bigger than Sunday’s 69-yard catch-and-run that flipped field position against Washington. The Falcons have responded by feeding their star. Robinson’s 61 touches are tied for seventh in the NFL, and he has logged the fourth-most receptions among running backs, usage that should continue with veteran quarterback Michael Penix Jr. settling into the starting role. Fantasy managers take note: the Commanders allow only 3.9 yards per rush but surrender 7.3 yards after the catch to opposing backs, a metric that screams upside for Robinson in PPR formats. Atlanta’s reliance on Robinson also showed two weeks ago in Minneapolis, where his 143-yard rushing day sparked a 22-6 win over the Vikings and quieted early questions about the Falcons’ ground game. With division clashes against Tampa Bay and New Orleans looming, head coach Raheem Morris has made it clear: establishing Robinson early forces defenses to commit extra bodies to the box, opening vertical shots to Drake London and Kyle Pitts. Off the field, Robinson’s profile in Atlanta continues to soar. Last Tuesday he hosted the “Bijan Reads” book fair at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, underscoring his growing role as a community ambassador and adding another layer to a brand already boosted by signature touchdown mustard celebrations. Key takeaways for Falcons fans and DFS players: • 403 total yards lead NFC; on pace for 2,284 scrimmage yards. • Top-10 in both rushing and receiving success rate among RBs. • Washington ranks fifth in rushing success rate allowed but is vulnerable to YAC. • Robinson has forced a missed tackle on nearly 30 percent of his carries. Expect Atlanta to script touches early—inside zone, angle routes, and the screen game—to keep Robinson in space and the chains moving. If his current trend continues, Bijan Robinson isn’t just an early MVP candidate; he might be the catalyst that propels the Falcons back to January football.