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.