Bijan Robinson Fantasy
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 215 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- January 30, 2002 (22)
- Experience
- 2nd Season
- Drafted
- 2023 / Rd. 1 / Pk. 8 (ATL)
- College
- Texas
Season Logs
Game Logs
Bijan Robinson News
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.
New Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson expressed his excitement about working with both running back Bijan Robinson and tight end Kyle Pitts in 2024, but he didn't go into specifics about how they'd be used. "I view those guys as versatile," Robinson said. "We will have formational versatility to move them all over and try to get the most out of what they do." Former head coach Arthur Smith was often criticized for not employing Robinson and Pitts the right way last year. Robinson, a first-round pick, fell just short of 1,000 rushing yards but made up for it with 58 catches, 487 receiving yards and four touchdowns in his rookie season. Pitts, also a former first-rounder, worked mostly out of the slot and finished with 53 catches, 667 yards and three TDs. With what's expected to be a much more aggressive offense under Robinson, both Robinson and Pitts will be more attractive in fantasy.
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson wasn't quite as dominant as many expected heading into his rookie campaign. Despite that, Robinson was still productive and posted a solid outing in the regular season finale against the New Orleans Saints. Robinson struggled on the ground with only 28 yards on 11 carries in the loss. However, he salvaged his fantasy value with seven receptions on eight targets for 103 yards and a touchdown in the receiving game. Robinson will finish his rookie season with 976 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 214 carries. He also added an additional 487 yards with 58 receptions and four touchdowns as a receiver. Robinson has the tools to be an elite back, but head coach Arthur Smith doesn't appear to know how to unlock them. It sounds like Smith will return next season, which makes Robinson a risky RB1 in fantasy leagues.
Depth Chart
- Offense
- Defense
FS | Jessie Bates III |
Micah Abernathy | |
NT | David Onyemata |
Ruke Orhorhoro | |
LDE | Zach Harrison |
Brandon Dorlus | |
RDE | Grady Jarrett |
Ta'Quon Graham | |
LOLB | Arnold Ebiketie |
James Smith-Williams | |
LILB | Kaden Elliss |
JD Bertrand | |
RILB | Troy Andersen |
Nate Landman | |
ROLB | Lorenzo Carter |
Bralen Trice | |
LCB | Clark Phillips III |
Antonio Hamilton | |
SS | Richie Grant |
DeMarcco Hellams | |
RCB | A.J. Terrell |
NB | Mike Hughes |
Dee Alford |
KR | Ray-Ray McCloud |
QB | Kirk Cousins |
Michael Penix Jr. | |
RB | Bijan Robinson |
Tyler Allgeier | |
FB | Robert Burns |
LWR | Drake London |
Casey Washington | |
RWR | Darnell Mooney |
KhaDarel Hodge | |
SWR | Rondale Moore |
TE | Kyle Pitts |
Charlie Woerner | |
LT | Jake Matthews |
Tyler Vrabel | |
LG | Matthew Bergeron |
Jovaughn Gwyn | |
C | Drew Dalman |
Ryan Neuzil | |
RG | Chris Lindstrom |
Kyle Hinton | |
RT | Kaleb McGary |
Storm Norton |
LS | Liam McCullough |
K | Younghoe Koo |
P | Bradley Pinion |
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...