Bijan Robinson

The Arthur Smith experiment capsized what could have been an enormous rookie season for Robinson. He ranked ninth in snap share, third in targets, sixth in receptions, and fourth in receiving yards among running backs, but he finished as the RB17 in fantasy points per game. Robinson was the RB12 in expected fantasy points per game, but his opportunity share ranked 31st, and he was also 32nd in red zone touches with Smith's insistence on utilizing Tyler Allgeier. If Robinson receives the bulk of the high-leverage touches under the new Falcons regime, he should crush in 2024. Last year, he ranked 23rd in explosive run rate, 17th in yards after contact per attempt, and 25th in yards per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). Robinson is a locked-in RB1 for 2024.

Bijan Robinson rushed for 28 yards on 11 carries in the Falcons’ 48-17 loss to the Saints. He caught 7-of-8 targets for 103 yards and a touchdown.

Fantasy Impact

Robinson led the team in receiving yards and receptions in the loss Sunday. He highlighted his dual threat ability out of the backfield in the last game of his rookie season. The former first-round pick will likely remain a top fantasy option at running back in 2024.