ATLANTA -- Bijan Robinson matched a career high with 170 rushing yards and gave Atlanta an early two-touchdown lead with the NFL's longest run of the season, and the Falcons denied Josh Allen's comeback attempt to beat the Buffalo Bills 24-14 on Monday night.
Robinson's career-long 81-yard touchdown run in the second quarter put Atlanta (3-2) ahead 21-7.
"We've been waiting for that moment," Falcons Coach Raheem Morris said of the long run.
Robinson got his 170 yards on 19 carries. He added 6 catches for 68 yards to finish with a career-best 238 yards from scrimmage. Morris said Robinson "is the best player in football; I've said it multiple times."
For Robinson's big game to come against Allen, last season's MVP, was meaningful because he paid the same compliment to the Bills quarterback.
"I think he's the best football player in the NFL," Robinson said. "Shout out to our defense. They made him uncomfortable the whole day."
Allen threw two touchdown passes, including a 16-yarder to Ray Davis to open the second half.
Allen and the Bills (4-2) were stopped on fourth down near midfield late in the third quarter but were provided another opportunity when Greg Rousseau blocker Parker Romo's 37-yard field-goal attempt early in the fourth.
Allen and the Bills again failed to capitalize. The Falcons secured the win with a 14-play, five-minute drive that included Michael Penix Jr.'s 23-yard pass to Robinson. Romo's 33-yard field goal extended the lead to 10 points, and the Bills were left with 1:47 on the clock and no timeouts.
"They had a good plan," Allen said of the Falcons. "Looks like they came off the bye week and got to game-plan us quite a bit. Again, I've got to be better in seeing the things they're trying to do to us and make adjustments accordingly."
Atlanta linebacker DeAngelo Malone intercepted Allen's last throw with 41 seconds remaining. Allen completed 15 of 26 passes for 180 yards with 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions, giving him four interceptions in his last three games. He had only one pick in his previous 12 games, including the playoffs.
The Falcons (3-2) leaned on Penix, Robinson and Drake London, who had 10 catches for 158 yards and a touchdown.
Penix threw for 250 yards, including a 9-yard touchdown to London. Tyler Allgeier scored the Falcons' first touchdown on a 21-yard run.
Allen had the support of a strong contingent of Buffalo fans who were so loud that Penix was forced to use a silent count on an early possession.
The Bills' loss added more reasons to doubt their 4-0 start. Those wins came against teams that are now a combined 3-21: Baltimore (1-5), the New York Jets (0-6), Miami (1-5) and New Orleans (1-5).
In a surprise, Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III, normally a starter, was a healthy scratch and was on the sideline in street clothes. The move came despite another starter, Darnell Mooney (hamstring), getting ruled out on Saturday.
Morris called the move "a coaches' decision" and said McCloud will "be back out competing next week."
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) runs after a catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) runs after a catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Week 6 scores and scheduleTHURSDAY'S GAMENY Giants 34, Philadelphia 17SUNDAY'S GAMESDenver 13, NY Jets 11 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, LondonCarolina 30, Dallas 27Indianapolis 31, Arizona 27LA Chargers 29, Miami 27LA Rams 17, Baltimore 3New England 25, New Orleans 19Pittsburgh 23, Cleveland 9Seattle 20, Jacksonville 12Las Vegas 20, Tennessee 10Green Bay 27, Cincinnati 18Tampa Bay 30, San Francisco 19Kansas City 30, Detroit 17MONDAY'S GAMESAtlanta 24, Buffalo 14Chicago 25, Washington 24