Falcons running back Bijan Robinson says his own form isn't good enough
The gist
Falcons running back Bijan Robinson, the NFL's rushing leader, said he isn't playing like one of the league's best backs.
He faces the Bengals in Madrid next, with a columnist urging Atlanta to lean on him more.
How it unfolded
- Aug 5, 2026Robinson agreed a three-year Falcons extension worth up to $75 million, with $51 million guaranteed and an average of $22.25 million a year.
- Sep 30, 2026Named NFC Offensive Player of the Week after 194 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 29 carries in a 35-14 win over the Green Bay Packers.
- Nov 1, 2026Rushed 19 times for 76 yards in the Falcons' 16-0 loss to the Buccaneers in Tampa; his run without a rushing touchdown reached four games.
Key terms
- running back
- An offensive backfield player in gridiron football who primarily receives handoffs to rush the ball, catches passes, and blocks.
- All-Pro
- An honor given to the best professional American football player at each position in a given season, chosen by press organizations.
- NFC Offensive Player of the Week
- One of the two conferences of the National Football League, with 16 teams split into four divisions.
Source: Wikipedia