Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson leads the NFL in scrimmage yards per game in primetime since the 1970 merger, averaging 145.4 yards across 11 games. His performance surpasses legends like Barry Sanders and O. J.
Simpson. Robinson had 194 rushing yards and two touchdowns in a Week 3 win over the Packers on Thursday Night Football, earning praise from Packers coach Matt La Fleur. He signed a three-year extension worth up to $75 million, making him among the highest-paid running backs.
Robinson leads the league in yards from scrimmage (467) and is second in rushing yards (349) this season. His past four primetime games average 213.8 scrimmage yards. Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski shows high school highlights to motivate the team, noting Robinson’s elite focus regardless of game time.
Robinson says he locks in when it’s time to play, inspired by Kobe Bryant’s mindset. He is under contract through 2026 with a base salary of $66.75 million. The Falcons (1-2) face the Saints (1-2) in a Monday night primetime matchup at 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Source: ESPN NFL · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing