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NFL.com News fantasy football takes on Bijan Robinson
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All NFL.com News insights about Bijan Robinson
PositiveValueAug 2, 2026
Falcons RB Robinson is seeking a record-setting deal concurrent with Jahmyr Gibbs and Jonathan Taylor. Ian Rapoport reported Robinson's negotiations are currently 'active,' with the question being which back lands the market-setting deal first among the three.NegativeRoleAug 1, 2026
Robinson is referenced as an example of a running back whose red-zone touches were taken away by Allgeier in Atlanta, suggesting a similar dynamic could occur with Love and Allgeier in Arizona.NegativeRoleAug 1, 2026
Robinson was not seen at Wednesday's practice and is seeking a new deal, signaling contract holdout and potential role uncertainty heading into the season.PositiveUsageNo date
Generated 173 scrimmage yards in Week 1, including 90 receiving yards (most among all RBs in Week 1). Robinson accounted for 65.8% of the Falcons' yards from scrimmage in Week 1, the highest share by any player in a team's season opener since Rams RB Eric Dickerson (66.6%) in 1986.NegativeProjectionNo date
Robinson generated 173 of the Falcons' 263 scrimmage yards (83 rushing yards on 21 carries, 90 receiving yards on eight catches with a TD) but couldn't do it alone; the Steelers defense held him down early and prioritized slowing the ground attack due to the Falcons' weak passing threat. Despite averaging 4.0 yards per carry, Robinson's talent couldn't overcome the lack of a passing threat from Cooper Rush.PositiveProjectionNo date
Robinson came within 211 yards of Chris Johnson's single-season yards-from-scrimmage record (2,509 yards in 2009) last year. The bold prediction is that Robinson will set the all-purpose yards record by topping Darren Sproles' 2,696 in 2011. This is not a bet that Robinson will return kicks for the Falcons this year, but rather a bet he'll be overfed in both the rushing and passing scheme in Atlanta.PositiveProjectionNo date
Bijan Robinson was voted No. 3 in the Top 100 Players ranking, the top-ranked running back. Robinson had a standout 2025 season with league-high 2,298 yards from scrimmage and 6.3 yards per touch, earning first-team All-Pro honors alongside Christian McCaffrey. The source calls his ranking undeniable and deserving.NegativeDepth ChartNo date
The decision to carry four quarterbacks on the 53-man roster left the Falcons with only Bijan Robinson and Brian Robinson at running back, forcing roster sacrifices at the position. GM Cunningham acknowledged this trade-off, stating the team has 'four quarterbacks and two running backs' and 'you have to sacrifice at some position.' Tyler Goodson is on the practice squad as the third running back option.NegativeProjectionNo date
Robinson paced all players with 2,298 scrimmage yards last season and boasts the game-breaking ability to lead the way again, but Atlanta's struggle to figure out a quarterback between Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. gives reason for pause.PositiveProjectionNo date
Projected second in non-QB rushing yards for 2026. The source notes Robinson has enjoyed back-to-back 1,400-yard rushing seasons and could be in line for more work after Atlanta replaced Tyler Allgeier (157 touches in 2025) with Brian Robinson, suggesting increased opportunity and volume.NegativeProjectionNo date
The source identifies Bijan Robinson as a consensus 1.01 pick alongside Jahmyr Gibbs, noting that six of the last seven consensus 1.01 picks have missed at least five games in the ensuing season, cautioning against blind consensus adherence.NegativeUsageNo date
Bijan Robinson did not play in the Falcons' preseason opener against Denver, sitting out entirely as the team managed workload in Week 1.PositiveProjectionNo date
Robinson finished 2025 as the league leader in scrimmage yards despite playing on a non-playoff team that finished 14th in total offense, demonstrating elite individual excellence. The source ranks Robinson as the NFL's top running back entering 2026, edging Jahmyr Gibbs as RB1a due to his versatility as the ultimate offensive weapon and ability to produce at an elite level while surrounded by a less talented squad.PositiveValueNo date
Robinson just signed a three-year, $66.75 million contract extension ($51 million guaranteed) that resets the RB market alongside Jahmyr Gibbs; both backs' deals average north of $22 million annually, reflecting their status as the NFL's top two running backs since entering the league together as first-round picks in 2023.PositiveRoleNo date
Robinson is the focal point of the Falcons' offense and thrives as a workhorse back despite inconsistent quarterback play; his individual excellence is noteworthy given the lack of potency from the passing game forces him to go above and beyond to produce at an elite level.PositiveProjectionNo date
Robinson is positioned as one of the NFL's top two running backs alongside Jahmyr Gibbs; he has eclipsed 1,400 rushing yards in each of the past two seasons and led the league with 2,298 scrimmage yards in 2025, establishing himself as an elite playmaker despite playing on a non-playoff team that finished 14th in total offense.PositiveProjectionNo date
Robinson is the 1.02 pick in 2026 12-team PPR leagues after signing a three-year, $75 million contract extension with Atlanta. He finished as RB3 overall in 2024 and RB2 in 2025, with 708.5 PPR fantasy points over that span trailing only Gibbs at running back. Over two seasons, Robinson leads all running backs with 179 missed tackles forced and 1,416 yards after the catch. While Gibbs has a slight edge due to TD upside, Robinson is described as a 1.01-worthy player.PositiveValueNo date
Agreed to a three-year extension with Atlanta worth up to $75 million, signaling the team's confidence in Robinson as a core offensive piece and securing his role as the primary back in the Falcons' offense.PositiveRoleNo date
Robinson is described as a versatile offensive weapon capable of singlehandedly generating offense for the Falcons, which is particularly valuable given Atlanta's ongoing quarterback uncertainty. The team has not had the same Week 1 starting QB in back-to-back seasons since 2021, with Michael Penix Jr. recovering from a season-ending knee injury and competing with Tua Tagovailoa for the starting role.PositiveProjectionNo date
Robinson led the league with 2,298 scrimmage yards last season, made his first All-Pro team, and finished fourth in Offensive Player of the Year voting. He also paced the NFL in missed tackles forced on running plays (87), missed tackles forced per carry among 100+ attempt players (0.29, tied with Kenneth Walker III), and rushing yards after contact (1,172), per PFF, while forcing 26 additional missed tackles on receptions.PositiveValueNo date
Robinson signed a three-year, $66.75 million base extension with $51 million guaranteed ($37 million at signing), earning $22.25 million APY—the highest for any running back and surpassing Saquon Barkley's $20.6 million. The $51 million guaranteed is the most ever given to an RB on a non-rookie deal in NFL history, setting the market benchmark for draft-class peer Jahmyr Gibbs' upcoming negotiations with Detroit.NegativeInjuryNo date
Robinson is holding in alongside Jahmyr Gibbs, the other first-round running back from the 2023 class. Both are seeking contract extensions before the 2026 season despite being under contract through 2027 with their respective teams (Robinson with Atlanta). Both are elite, three-down backs protecting their earning power and health prior to signing lucrative extensions.NegativeRoleNo date
Robinson was not seen at Wednesday's practice and is seeking a new deal, signaling contract holdout and potential role/usage uncertainty heading into the season.NegativeRoleNo date
Robinson was drafted No. 8 overall by Atlanta in 2023 and gradually took carries away from Tyler Allgeier, who had rushed for 1,035 yards on 210 carries (4.9 yards per carry) as a fifth-round pick in 2022. Allgeier's experience managing the committee with Robinson is now informing his approach to the backfield rotation in Arizona.PositiveProjectionNo date
Bijan Robinson, the No. 8 selection of the 2023 draft, is expected to be at the top of the running back market once he signs a new deal with the Falcons.