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NFL·ANALYSIS·September 14, 2026 10:48 PM ET

Bijan Robinson posts career-high touch rate in Falcons opener

He handled 29 touches against Pittsburgh.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 151 min read
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RB Bijan Robinson touched the ball on a career-high 65.9% of his snaps against the Steelers, per Next Gen Stats. #Falcon Via @marcraimondi on X

What happened: Bijan Robinson touched the ball on a 9% of his snaps in Atlanta's opener against Pittsburgh, according to Next Gen Stats. The Falcons gave Robinson 21 carries and eight catches, making him the clear hub of their Week 1 offense.

Why it matters: That workload underscores Bijan Robinson's place at the center of Atlanta's offense as the Falcons work through early-season quarterback uncertainty. A touch concentration that high also sharpens the question of how much Atlanta can keep funneling through one back over the opening stretch.

By the numbers: Robinson finished Week 1 with 29 touches: 21 carries for 83 yards and eight catches for 90 yards with a touchdown. His 65.9% touch rate marked a

What to watch: Week 2 will show whether Atlanta treats that usage as a one-game answer or its weekly offensive template. Robinson's carry share and target load will be the clearest markers.

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