Bijan Robinson Wins NFC Offensive Player of the Week After Rams Victory
Bijan Robinson, the Atlanta Falcons running back, has earned the title of NFC Offensive Player of the Week after his stunning performance against the Los Angeles Rams. The NFL announced this accolade on Wednesday, following Robinson’s key contributions to the Falcons’ 27-24 victory.
Outstanding Performance against the Rams
During the match, Robinson set a new career high by rushing for 195 yards. This remarkable feat represents the highest rushing total for a Falcons player in a single game since 2008 when Michael Turner rushed for 208 yards. Overall, Robinson finished the game with an impressive 229 total yards and two touchdowns.
Record-Breaking Moments
Robinson’s standout moment came in the second quarter when he executed a stunning 93-yard touchdown run. This run is now recorded as the longest in Falcons history and currently stands as the longest by any NFL player this season. Additionally, by achieving this feat, Robinson surpassed Christian McCaffrey in total career yards for players under the age of 24. As of Monday night, Robinson has accumulated 5,605 career scrimmage yards, surpassing McCaffrey’s 5,443 yards.
New Milestones in Scrimmage Yards
Robinson’s performance was not only about individual accolades. He also became the all-time leader in scrimmage yards for the Falcons in a single season. After his 93-yard touchdown, he further dazzled fans by gaining 31 yards on the subsequent play. This achievement brought his season total to 2,255 scrimmage yards, with 1,445 yards on the ground and 810 as a receiver.
- Team: Atlanta Falcons
- Opponent: Los Angeles Rams
- Game Score: 27-24
- Rushing Yards: 195 yards
- Total Yards: 229 yards
- Touchdowns: 2
- Longest Rush: 93 yards
- Current Season Scrimmage Yards: 2,255 yards
With one game left, Robinson’s extraordinary performance has set the bar high for future NFL running backs, marking him as a player to watch in the upcoming seasons.
