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Falcons RB Bijan Robinson hailed as ‘best player in football’ as Atlanta tops the Buffalo Bills
Running back Bijan Robinson had a career performance as the Atlanta Falcons toppled Josh Allen and the Bills 24-14 on Monday Night Football, inflicting a second straight defeat on Buffalo.
The Atlanta Falcons received a national audience on Monday night, and for the second time this season, they put on a show in prime time. Atlanta dominated a Buffalo Bills team that many expect to be a Super Bowl contender.
A two-time Super Bowl champion and former superstar views the Atlanta Falcons running back as the best in the NFL
The 49ers are starting backup quarterback Mac Jones, who will be making his fifth appearance in seven games in place of Brock Purdy. The Niners are getting somewhat healthier with the return of star tight end George Kittle,
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Bijan Robinson’s 81-yard TD run is longest rush in NFL this season on career night for Falcons star
Bijan Robinson delivered a career performance for the Falcons against the Buffalo Bills. Robinson totaled 238 yards from scrimmage and matched his career high with 170 rushing yards on 19 carries Monday night.
The Atlanta Falcons (3-2) face off against the San Francisco 49ers (4-2) on Sunday Night Football in Week 7. Both teams have prolific running backs, Bijan Robinson for Atlanta and Christian McCaffrey for San Francisco. McCaffrey was asked on Wednesday what he sees in Robinson’s game.
Buffalo officially elevated veteran defensive lineman Jordan Phillips and safety Jordan Poyer from the practice squad for Monday's matchup with Atlanta. Phillips is on his third stint with the Bills, while Poyer, a former All-Pro, is on his second.
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Falcons RB Bijan Robinson rushes for career-long 81-yard TD vs. Bills
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson broke loose for an 81-yard touchdown run to give the team a 21-7 lead over the Buffalo Bills in the second quarter. Robinson's touchdown was the longest of his career and the second-longest in team history.
Robinson had a career-high 238 yards from scrimmage against the Bills, 1 yard short of this season’s highest total, the 239 yards gained by Carolina’s Rico Dowdle on Sunday. Robinson rushed 19 times for 170 yards (tying his career high) and caught six passes for 68 yards.