RB ATL
College: Texas | Rookie
Height: 5'11" | Weight: 215 lbs
Birth Date: 2002-01-30
2024 Bye Week: 12
Total Pts: 273.3
Avg Pts: 16.08
Rank: 9 RB
Free Agent
Robinson didn't have quite the huge rookie season as some expected, but he missed out on some work throughout the season with Tyler Allgeier getting more carries than expected. Robinson had 214 carries, having fewer than 15 carries 12 of 17 games. He still managed to finish eighth overall in fantasy running back scoring, having 1,463 total yards and eight touchdowns. Robinson had double-digit fantasy points all but three games. He made some big plays with the ball in his hands. A new coaching staff could make Robinson more of a focal point in the offense. Robinson is the complete package at running back. He is a three-down back that does well on the inside and outside. He also catches the ball very well. Robinson is a big-play back that has great moves in the open field. He does try to make the big play a little too much, missing out on some yards.
FANTASY OUTLOOK: Robinson was a top-10 back last year despite losing out on some touches. If he can average at least 15 rushers per game this year, he can be a top-five back if all goes well for him. Robinson will have a great weekly floor because of his reception totals. He can get around 1,200-rushing yards, 65 receptions and double-digit scores.
Bijan Robinson had an up-and-down rookie season after being selected by the Atlanta Falcons with the 8th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Despite finishing as the RB17 on a per-game basis as a rookie, Robinson's efficiency metrics should have fantasy managers chomping at the bit to roster him in 2024. Per PlayerProfiler, he was 9th among running backs in yards per touch and 5th in yards created. What's even more promising for his fantasy value is the advanced receiving metrics. Robinson was top-3 in routes run, route participation, and target share. Of running backs that played 16+ games in 2023, only Breece Hall and Christian McCaffrey had more targets than Robinson. Hall and McCaffrey finished as RB2 and RB1 on the season, respectively. With Kirk Cousins now the signal caller in Atlanta, expect the offense to take a giant step forward in 2024. That should mean many more touchdowns for Robinson, who scored just eight on 300 total opportunities as a rookie. Don't hesitate to use a top-5 draft pick on him this season.
Bijan Robinson had an up-and-down rookie season after being selected by the Atlanta Falcons with the 8th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Despite finishing as the RB17 on a per-game basis as a rookie, Robinson's efficiency metrics should have fantasy managers chomping at the bit to roster him in 2024. Per PlayerProfiler, he was 9th among running backs in yards per touch and 5th in yards created. What's even more promising for his fantasy value is the advanced receiving metrics. Robinson was top-3 in routes run, route participation, and target share. Of running backs that played 16+ games in 2023, only Breece Hall and Christian McCaffrey had more targets than Robinson. Hall and McCaffrey finished as RB2 and RB1 on the season, respectively. With Kirk Cousins now the signal caller in Atlanta, expect the offense to take a giant step forward in 2024. That should mean many more touchdowns for Robinson, who scored just eight on 300 total opportunities as a rookie. Don't hesitate to use a top-5 draft pick on him this season.
Fantasy Week | Pts | Scoring |
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Week 1 | 22.30 | Bijan Robinson 11 yd TD reception (2.00 pts) Bijan Robinson 6 receptions (6.00 pts) Bijan Robinson 83 rush and rec yds (8.30 pts) Bijan Robinson 1 receiving TD (6.00 pts) . . . Bijan Robinson 11 yd TD pass from Desmond Ridder |
Week 2 | 26.20 | Bijan Robinson 124 rushing yds (5.00 pts) Bijan Robinson 4 receptions (4.00 pts) Bijan Robinson 172 rush and rec yds (17.20 pts) |
Week 3 | 10.00 | Bijan Robinson 4 receptions (4.00 pts) Bijan Robinson 60 rush and rec yds (6.00 pts) |
Week 4 | 23.70 | Bijan Robinson 105 rushing yds (5.00 pts) Bijan Robinson 5 receptions (5.00 pts) Bijan Robinson 137 rush and rec yds (13.70 pts) |
Week 5 | 11.80 | Bijan Robinson 2 receptions (2.00 pts) Bijan Robinson 58 rush and rec yds (5.80 pts) Bijan Robinson 1 receiving TD (6.00 pts) . . . Bijan Robinson 6 yd TD pass from Desmond Ridder Bijan Robinson 1 fumble lost (-2.00 pts) |
Week 6 | 13.00 | Bijan Robinson 5 receptions (5.00 pts) Bijan Robinson 80 rush and rec yds (8.00 pts) |
Week 7 | 0.30 | Bijan Robinson 3 rush and rec yds (0.30 pts) |
Week 8 | 14.20 | Bijan Robinson 13 yd TD rush (2.00 pts) Bijan Robinson 62 rush and rec yds (6.20 pts) Bijan Robinson 1 rushing TD (6.00 pts) . . . Bijan Robinson 13 yd TD rush |
Week 9 | 5.90 | Bijan Robinson 2 receptions (2.00 pts) Bijan Robinson 59 rush and rec yds (5.90 pts) Bijan Robinson 1 fumble lost (-2.00 pts) |
Week 10 | 17.60 | Bijan Robinson 1 reception (1.00 pts) Bijan Robinson 106 rush and rec yds (10.60 pts) Bijan Robinson 1 rushing TD (6.00 pts) . . . Bijan Robinson 5 yd TD rush |
Week 11 | 0.00 | |
Week 12 | 31.30 | Bijan Robinson 10 yd TD rush (2.00 pts) Bijan Robinson 26 yd TD reception (2.00 pts) Bijan Robinson 3 receptions (3.00 pts) Bijan Robinson 123 rush and rec yds (12.30 pts) Bijan Robinson 1 rushing TD (6.00 pts) . . . Bijan Robinson 10 yd TD rush Bijan Robinson 1 receiving TD (6.00 pts) . . . Bijan Robinson 26 yd TD pass from Desmond Ridder |
Week 13 | 10.90 | Bijan Robinson 3 receptions (3.00 pts) Bijan Robinson 79 rush and rec yds (7.90 pts) |
Week 14 | 19.80 | Bijan Robinson 5 receptions (5.00 pts) Bijan Robinson 88 rush and rec yds (8.80 pts) Bijan Robinson 1 rushing TD (6.00 pts) . . . Bijan Robinson 3 yd TD rush |
Playoff Week 1 | 0.40 | Bijan Robinson 1 reception (1.00 pts) Bijan Robinson 14 rush and rec yds (1.40 pts) Bijan Robinson 1 fumble lost (-2.00 pts) |
Playoff Week 2 | 19.20 | Bijan Robinson 7 receptions (7.00 pts) Bijan Robinson 122 rush and rec yds (12.20 pts) |
Playoff Week 3 | 11.60 | Bijan Robinson 3 receptions (3.00 pts) Bijan Robinson 86 rush and rec yds (8.60 pts) |
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson was slowed by a left-ankle sprain in the offseason, but he'll be fine for training camp and is ready for the team to put more on his plate in his sophomore season. New offensive coordinator Zac Robinson and head coach Raheem Morris haven't been shy about saying the plan is to use Robinson like the 49ers use RB Christian McCaffrey. He finished 15th in the league in 2023 with 976 rushing yards while also adding 58 receptions for 487 yards and eight total touchdowns. With a more diversified attack on offense after Atlanta stuck with a wide-zone rushing attack in 2023, there's plenty of room for growth for Robinson as a high-end RB1 in fantasy, especially with quarterback Kirk Cousins now leading the offense. "I'm going to be more of a runner that does everything else," Robinson said.
From RotoBaller
The Atlanta Falcons' new offense under head coach Raheem Morris and offensive coordinator Zac Robinson will clearly run through second-year running back Bijan Robinson. "In as simple of a form as you can possibly make it," Morris said, "it's 'get the ball to Bijan as much as you can in as many ideal situations that you possibly can.'" Robinson's 214 carries for 976 yards and four touchdowns made him the top-rushing rookie in 2023, and he also caught 58 passes for an extra 487 yards -- the fourth-most among RBs -- and also had four receiving TDs. His 272 touches ranked 12th among NFL players last year, and Robinson finished 10th with 1,463 total yards from scrimmage. The 22-year-old expects to be more of a runner than pass-catcher in 2024, and with more total touches likely coming his way, he should easily be considered a top-three fantasy RB.
From RotoBaller
During an interview at organized team activities on Monday, Atlanta Falcons second-year running back Bijan Robinson said the plan this year is to use him as a runner first, kind of "like how they use Christian (McCaffrey) down there in San Francisco," while still being creative with how they use him out of the backfield as a pass-catcher. It will be hard for Atlanta to be more run-heavy on offense than they were last year under head coach Arthur Smith, but the bottom line is that to no one's surprise, Robinson is going to be a focal point for the new offense run by Zac Robinson, a Sean McVay disciple. In an offense that should be able to sustain more drives with quarterback Kirk Cousins, Robinson has high-end RB1 upside going into his sophomore season after totaling 1,463 scrimmage yards and eight touchdowns in his first year in the NFL in 2023.
From RotoBaller
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (ankle) is taking part in organized team activities on Monday. It's great to see that Robinson is already recovered from a minor ankle injury that he suffered during OTAs in May. After being taken with the eighth overall pick in the first round in last year's draft out of Texas, Robinson carried the ball 214 times for 976 yards (4.6 yards per carry) and four touchdowns, adding 58 receptions on 86 targets for 487 yards and four touchdowns through the air in 17 games in his first year in the league. Tyler Allgeier remains in Atlanta's backfield, but the 22-year-old Robinson is the clear lead back and should be able to eclipse 1,000 rushing yards in his sophomore campaign if he stays healthy in 2024, especially with veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins taking over an offense that should look to prioritize getting the ball in the hands of its best playmakers more often.
From RotoBaller
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (ankle) will be limited throughout the team's organized team activities while dealing with an ankle injury. However, he's expected to be ready to go for training camp, which begins in late July. At this point in the offseason, organizations are careful with minor bumps and bruises, so his injury should not affect his fantasy football value -- barring a setback. After being the highest running back drafted since Saquon Barkley in 2018, Robinson enjoyed a solid rookie campaign. He rushed 214 times for 976 yards and four touchdowns to go along with 58 receptions for 487 yards and four more scores. Fantasy managers are expecting him to take the next step in 2024 with quarterback Kirk Cousins running the Atlanta offense, so he's a consensus first-round pick in all formats.
From RotoBaller
Atlanta Falcons running backs Bijan Robinson (ankle) and Jase McClellan (foot) were not at practice on Tuesday at organized team activities. It's notable, but shouldn't affect Robinson's 2024 fantasy draft stock. The 22-year-old former first-rounder is expected to be back on the field for the team's mandatory minicamp. As long as Robinson's ankle isn't bothering him once he returns to practice, it should be a non-factor by the time the 2024 regular season begins. Now that quarterback Kirk Cousins is in town, Robinson will be even more attractive as a high-end RB1 in fantasy. The former eighth overall pick in 2023 out of Texas is a do-it-all back that had 976 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 214 rushing attempts in his rookie season, adding 58 receptions for 487 yards and another four TDs in 17 games (16 starts) in 2023.
From RotoBaller
NFL Week | Opp | Pts | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | 100 Yds | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TDs | Rec Tgt | Fum Lost |
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2023 Season | 273.30 | 976 | 4 | 58 | |||||||
Week 1 | CAR | 22.30 | 56 | 0 | 6 | ||||||
Week 2 | GB | 26.20 | 124 | 0 | 4 | ||||||
Week 3 | @DET | 10.00 | 33 | 0 | 4 | ||||||
Week 4 | @JAX | 23.70 | 105 | 0 | 5 | ||||||
Week 5 | HOU | 11.80 | 46 | 0 | 2 | ||||||
Week 6 | WAS | 13.00 | 37 | 0 | 5 | ||||||
Week 7 | @TB | 0.30 | 3 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 8 | @TEN | 14.20 | 62 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
Week 9 | MIN | 5.90 | 51 | 0 | 2 | ||||||
Week 10 | @ARI | 17.60 | 95 | 1 | 1 | ||||||
Week 11 | bye | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 12 | NO | 31.30 | 91 | 1 | 3 | ||||||
Week 13 | @NYJ | 10.90 | 53 | 0 | 3 | ||||||
Week 14 | TB | 19.80 | 34 | 1 | 5 | ||||||
Week 15 | @CAR | 0.40 | 11 | 0 | 1 | ||||||
Week 16 | IND | 19.20 | 72 | 0 | 7 | ||||||
Week 17 | @CHI | 11.60 | 75 | 0 | 3 | ||||||
Week 18 | @NO | 35.10 | 28 | 0 | 7 |