Bijan Robinson Week 1 Preview vs. the Buccaneers

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Atlanta Falcons v Dallas Cowboys - NFL Preseason 2025

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Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson has a tough matchup in their season opener (Sunday at 1 p.m. ET), up against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Buccaneers conceded the fourth-fewest rushing yards last season, 97.8 per game.

Robinson averaged 85.6 rushing yards and scored 14 TDs last season. Robinson complemented his performance on the ground with 3.6 receptions and 25.4 receiving yards per game.

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Robinson vs. the Buccaneers

  • Robinson vs the Buccaneers (since 2021): 2 GP / 62 RUSH YPG / 0 RUSH TD
  • Looking at run defense, the Buccaneers allowed more than 100 yards on the ground to just two players last season.
  • In terms of run defense, Tampa Bay gave up at least one rushing touchdown to 12 players last season.
  • The Buccaneers allowed at least two rushing TDs on the ground to just one player last season.
  • The Buccaneers gave up 97.8 rushing yards per game last year to be the NFL's fourth-ranked run defense.
  • A season ago, the Buccaneers ranked 10th in league play in rushing touchdowns allowed (13).

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Robinson Rushing Insights

  • Robinson hit the over on his rushing yards total in 14 games (82.4%) out of 17 opportunities last year.
  • The Falcons threw the ball on 53.0% of their plays from scrimmage last year while staying on the ground 47.0% of the time. Their offense was 13th in the NFL in points scored.
  • In nine games last season, Robinson ran for at least one touchdown, including five games with multiple rushing TDs.

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Robinson's Last Season Performance

Opponent Date Week Rushing Stats Receiving Stats
vs. Steelers 9/8/2024 Week 1 18 ATT / 68 YDS / 0 TDs 5 TAR / 5 REC / 43 YDS / 0 TDs
vs. Eagles 9/16/2024 Week 2 14 ATT / 97 YDS / 0 TDs 5 TAR / 4 REC / 25 YDS / 0 TDs
vs. Chiefs 9/22/2024 Week 3 16 ATT / 31 YDS / 1 TD 2 TAR / 2 REC / 21 YDS / 0 TDs
vs. Saints 9/29/2024 Week 4 7 ATT / 28 YDS / 0 TDs 4 TAR / 4 REC / 46 YDS / 0 TDs
vs. Buccaneers 10/3/2024 Week 5 12 ATT / 61 YDS / 0 TDs 3 TAR / 3 REC / 16 YDS / 0 TDs
vs. Panthers 10/13/2024 Week 6 15 ATT / 95 YDS / 2 TDs 4 TAR / 3 REC / 10 YDS / 0 TDs
vs. Seahawks 10/20/2024 Week 7 21 ATT / 103 YDS / 1 TD 5 TAR / 3 REC / 40 YDS / 0 TDs
vs. Buccaneers 10/27/2024 Week 8 13 ATT / 63 YDS / 0 TDs 7 TAR / 7 REC / 43 YDS / 1 TD
vs. Cowboys 11/3/2024 Week 9 19 ATT / 86 YDS / 0 TDs 7 TAR / 7 REC / 59 YDS / 0 TDs
vs. Saints 11/10/2024 Week 10 20 ATT / 116 YDS / 2 TDs 4 TAR / 3 REC / 28 YDS / 0 TDs
vs. Broncos 11/17/2024 Week 11 12 ATT / 35 YDS / 0 TDs 4 TAR / 4 REC / 28 YDS / 0 TDs
vs. Chargers 12/1/2024 Week 13 26 ATT / 102 YDS / 1 TD 6 TAR / 6 REC / 33 YDS / 0 TDs
vs. Vikings 12/8/2024 Week 14 22 ATT / 92 YDS / 1 TD 2 TAR / 2 REC / 9 YDS / 0 TDs
vs. Raiders 12/16/2024 Week 15 22 ATT / 125 YDS / 0 TDs 2 TAR / 1 REC / 10 YDS / 0 TDs
vs. Giants 12/22/2024 Week 16 22 ATT / 94 YDS / 2 TDs 2 TAR / 2 REC / 9 YDS / 0 TDs
vs. Commanders 12/29/2024 Week 17 17 ATT / 90 YDS / 2 TDs 5 TAR / 3 REC / 8 YDS / 0 TDs
vs. Panthers 1/5/2025 Week 18 28 ATT / 170 YDS / 2 TDs 5 TAR / 2 REC / 3 YDS / 0 TDs