There aren’t enough good things you can say about Bijan Robinson, but if you had to sum it up simply, Falcons head coach Raheem Morris does it best.
“He’s the best player in football,” Morris said. “I have said it multiple times, and I can’t say it enough.”
Those words aren’t unusual for a coach propping up his player, but keep in mind, Morris was in Atlanta with Julio Jones during his prime. He also watched Cooper Kupp win the triple crown, and he still believes Bijan Robinson is better than both of them. That’s hard to argue after Robinson’s 238-yard performance in the Falcons’ win over the Bills on Monday night.
After the game, Robinson was showered with praise from teammates, coaches, and the media — praise he quickly deflected, giving all the glory to God and, of course, to his offensive line, who certainly deserved credit for the running lanes they created for their star back.
When the Falcons drafted Bijan Robinson, the pick was met with skepticism. Everyone knew how talented he was coming out of Texas, many even called him the best all-around player in the draft, but taking a running back that high always comes with risk. Their shelf lives are typically short, and every draft seems to produce a handful of stud ball carriers.
But just two years and five games into his career, it’s clear there’s only one Bijan Robinson.
“It’s like art,” Falcons receiver Drake London said Monday night. “It’s amazing to see.”
After his 238-yard showing, Robinson now leads the NFL in yards from scrimmage this season with 822, despite playing one fewer game than most of the players behind him. He’s averaging nearly 100 rushing yards per game (second most in the league) while also performing better than many teams’ top receivers, averaging 67.6 receiving yards per game (17th in the league).
Robinson’s 822 scrimmage yards through five games put him on pace for 2,795 over a 17-game season, a number that would shatter Chris Johnson’s single-season record of 2,509 yards. He shouldn’t just be the favorite for Offensive Player of the Year, he might have a legitimate shot at chasing history as the Falcons’ offense continues to find its rhythm through No. 7.
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