Atlanta Falcons' Bijan Robinson Gets First 2-TD Game vs. New Orleans Saints; Usage Problems Over?
Bijan Robinson touchdowns are so nice, he's found the end zone twice.
The Atlanta Falcons rookie running back is having arguably his best game of his young career so far after scoring his second touchdown of the game, this time on a 26-yard pass from Desmond Ridder.
Bijan Robinson and Desmond Ridder connected on a 26-yard touchdown for the Atlanta Falcons.
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Here's a look at the play ...
Robinson scored his first touchdown of the game on a 10-yard rush in the first half.
Here's a look at the first touchdown ...
Given the No. 8 overall pick's lack of production in the first half of the season, this is a welcomed sign that Robinson is expected to be a big part of the offense moving forward. He was drafted by the Falcons with a high pick for a reason, and it appears the benefits are finally being reaped for Atlanta.
If Robinson can continue to have this kind of production, the Falcons could be a sneaky dangerous team in the final month or so of the year.
Many have blamed Falcons coach Arthur Smith for the top picks struggling on offense. For the past three seasons, Atlanta has used its first draft pick on a skill player. Florida Gators tight end Kyle Pitts was taken with the No. 4 pick in 2021, USC Trojans wide receiver Drake London was picked with the No. 8 selection in 2022, and Bijan joined the team out of Texas this year. However, it appears like the usage problems may be behind the Falcons.
Atlanta holds a 21-12 lead midway through the fourth quarter.
