Bijan Robinson stats today: Falcons RB rips Eagles defense apart on 'Monday Night Football'

Bijan Robinson has always had the pedigree. On Monday night, the Falcons running back proved he had the consistency, too, turning Lincoln Financial Field into his playground during a first-half showing unlike any other.

Atlanta put a ton of faith in the Texas alum, making him its No. 8 overall pick in an era where successful tailbacks often don’t hear their names called until the second or third day, if at all.

His maiden season in the professional game was a bit of an odyssey. Then-head coach Arthur Smith didn’t seem willing to hand Robinson the keys to the run game, routinely leaving him on the sideline instead of giving him a chance to operate.

New head coach Raheem Morris has a different view. He appears interested in giving Robinson free rein to run roughshod on opposition defenses. Against the Eagles, that ideology worked a treat.

With that, here’s a closer look at Robinson’s impressive outing against Philadelphia.

Bijan Robinson stats today vs. Eagles

Halftime score: Eagles 7, Falcons 6

Stat	Total
Rushes	10
Yards	72
Rushing yards per attempt	7.2
Rushing touchdowns	0
Receptions	1
Receiving yards	7
Receiving yards per attempt	7.0

Robinson was a nuisance to Philadelphia’s front seven throughout the first half, carving the hulking behemoths that populated the Eagles’ line of scrimmage to the tune of 72 yards on 10 carries.

Robinson slalomed beyond his markers with aplomb, finding gaps of space to wreak havoc on Philly’s much-vaunted defense. He was the bright spot of an otherwise dour first-half showing for the Falcons. It was little surprise he received the brunt of Atlanta’s workload in the tailback position.