Taking a running back with a top-10 pick might not be conducive to building a consistent winning program, but it sure as hell is fun. That’s exactly what’s happening with the Falcons and Bijan Robinson.
His Week 5 performance wasn’t his best, especially considering his Week 4 efforts against the Jaguars when he posted 137 yards from scrimmage. Robinson accumulated a modest 58 total yards on 16 touches. Somehow, he was acknowledged on NFL Network’s Good Morning Football.
Who were the top rookies of Week 5?@PSchrags' Fabulous 5️⃣:
5: WR @JoshDowns @Colts
4: TE @Samlaporta @Lions
3: RB @Bijan5Robinson @AtlantaFalcons pic.twitter.com/Ei4zgXI9Dk— Good Morning Football (@gmfb) October 10, 2023
After posting 172 scrimmage yards in Week 2 against Green Bay, Bijan Robinson’s efforts last week aren’t even close to his career bests. Peter Schrager is more so highlighting the rookie’s tantalizing play-making ability, which, granted, is worth the price of admission.
The play that everyone is raving about is a touchdown catch from only about 10 yards out. It showcases how special Bijan Robinson is as a football player. He caught a pass from Desmond Ridder one-handed but bobbled it. Robinson then pinned the ball to his back, still with just one hand, while simultaneously turning his head upfield to evade a defender, leaving him on his knees while crossing the goal line.
Behind the back, crossover, touchdown! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/Ir4APtKNKR
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) October 9, 2023
Every single week Bijan Robinson does something that makes me question whether he’s human or not. The Falcons rookie is one of the most exciting first-year players that I’ve ever watched touch a football. Regardless of the play or situation, he makes everything look easy, which is a calling card of greatness.
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