Atlanta Falcons rookie Bijan Robinson finished his first NFL season with more than 1,000 all-purpose yards and eight touchdowns as his team missed the playoffs.
Robinson impressed NFL fans throughout the season with his explosiveness.
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) runs against the Indianapolis Colts at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on December 24, 2023. (Dale Zanine/USA Today Sports)
Against the Carolina Panthers at home, Robinson caught a pass from Desmond Ridder, made a play, and carried the ball into the end zone. Against the Green Bay Packers, Robinson took a pitch and beat some defenders on his way to the first down and then some.
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“Most of the things I did were on instinct, and I'll explain how I practice it, how I do different things,” he explained to Fox News Digital. “But when I look at it, I think, 'Man, that's a very special piece. That's great.'
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) runs with the ball against New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (1) during the third quarter at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on December 2023. (Brad Penner/USA Today Sports)
“Even like some of the 5-yard dashes. I'm like, 'Okay, that was pretty impressive.' But, I mean, those are things we work on in practice every day. My coach has to put me in situations.” more uncomfortable.
“So when the game comes around, it doesn't surprise me, it doesn't surprise me at all. I'll be ready for anything. But when I do things like that in practice, that's how it translates into the game.”
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Robinson was among the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year nominees, and although the Falcons finished 7-10 for the third straight season, he looked back fondly on his first year in the league.
“It was definitely amazing. I think it was a great learning experience, understanding patience, understanding that everything happens for a reason,” he said. “Everything happens in God's timing. For me, it was so much fun to be able to experience the high points of the season.
“But then, obviously, we had a lot of adversity. There were also low moments. I had to be present in both situations and not make too much of it, but understand that this league is difficult no matter how much talent you have.” You have to execute the right way on Sundays because everyone is good in the NFL. For me, that was the greatest experience.
“I think, individually, it was definitely a fun season for me to go out on that field and just use the ability that God gave me, and then He could deal with my teammates too. So it was cool.”
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) runs against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on December 10, 2023. (Dale Zanine/USA Today Sports)
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Robinson spoke to Fox News Digital on behalf of Courtyard by Marriott and its “The Ultimate Upgrade” contest. He unveiled the Super Bowl suite at Allegiant Stadium, where two lucky fans will spend the night before the Super Bowl on February 11.
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