Summary
Marc Raimondi, who began his tenure as head of the Falcons in 2024 after joining ESPN in 2019, reported on a notable performance from running back Bijan Robinson in the Falcons’ 27-24 win over the Los Angeles Rams. Robinson rushed for a career-high 195 yards on 22 carries, adding 34 receiving yards and scoring two touchdowns, including a franchise-record 93-yard rush. His total of 229 yards from scrimmage made him the Falcons’ single-season leader with 2,255 yards, and the third-highest in the NFL over the past decade.
At just 23, he set an NFL record for the most yards from scrimmage by a player 24 or younger, surpassing legends like Christian McCaffrey and Barry Sanders. Falcons coach Raheem Morris praised Robinson as "the best player in football" for his multi-faceted contributions to the team. Robinson’s performance included setting several milestones, such as having the most yards after contact in a game since 2009.
Despite the Falcons being eliminated from playoff contention, Robinson emphasized the team’s commitment to finishing strong and playing with pride, reflecting the camaraderie among players as they close out the season.
