FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — For all of the offseason discussions about what the presence of Michael Penix Jr. would mean for the Atlanta Falcons' offense, the first two games of the 2025 season have made one thing clear: Bijan Robinson is still the focal point.
With two games yet to play in Week 2, Atlanta's third-year back has 292 scrimmage yards, which are second-most in the league behind Colts running back Jonathan Taylor's 313 yards. After gaining just 24 yards on the ground in Week 1, Robinson had 145 yards rushing against the Minnesota Vikings in the Falcons’ 22-6 win on "Sunday Night Football."
"He is who everybody says he is," Penix Jr. said. "I feel like he's the best running back in this league, and he shows it each and every day."
As a player, Robinson embodies the versatility At