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Atlanta Falcons' Bijan Robinson Gets First 2-TD Game vs. New Orleans Saints; Usage Problems Over?

Bijan Robinson has scored two touchdowns for the Atlanta Falcons against the New Orleans Saints.

Jeremy Brener

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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.
Bijan Robinson and Desmond Ridder connected on a 26-yard touchdown for the Atlanta Falcons / USA Today Sports

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 ...

WATCH: Falcons' Bijan Robinson Scores TD vs. Saints

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.

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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