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Bijan Robinson is one of the best running backs in the NFL, but in 2023 he does not have any rushing TDs
When The Falcons faced the Buccaneers in week 7 of the NFL, a duel was expected. Atlanta’s fresh running back offense, led by Bijan Robinson, against a complete Tampa Bay defense.
Peeeeeeeeeeeeeero, there was a little problem For all viewers, for the owners of various NFL Fantasy teams and for many bettors.
Because Bijan Robinson, the Falcons’ leading running back, had few snaps in the game. A decision that was not understood at all and even lesswhen Atlanta the division is being played against Buccaneers.
Bijan Robinson, the talented Atlanta running back – Photo: Getty Images
Bijan Robinson’s impact on the Falcons
Why was it a highly questioned decision? Well, besides that Bijan Robinson is the starting running back, had averaged at least 10 carries per game.
We also have to inform that Tyler Allgeiersecond runner on the squad, had a lot of prominence in the first six weeks…basically, Atlanta had its tandem of RBs.
In week 7, Cordarrelle Patterson enters the scene and he was the team’s third running back and He had only been used for one carry in the last game.
Therefore, when Bijan Robinson only had one carry in the game against Buccaneersalarm bells went off in absolutely everyone, including the NFL.
The Falcons running back only had one carry in Week 7 – Photo: Screenshot
Why did the Atlanta player only have one carry?
The first to complain and have to swallow their frustration were the bettors and Fantasy team owners, because they saw how their money and their game in the application went to waste.
After the game, Falcons head coach Arthur Smith had to answer questions about why Bijan Robinson only had one carry in the game.
Basically, The runner claimed to “feel strange” on Saturday night, he almost couldn’t make the assignment and woke up completely out of it on Sunday.
It was also mentioned that he took medication to relieve the pain, but nothing else worked and the discomfort in his head remained. The runner mentioned that after the game of week 7, he still had pain.
The thing is, at Falcons they didn’t do any concussion tests or COVID tests, Bijan Robinson was also not seen in the locker room on Monday after the game.
Atlanta head coach – Photo: Screenshot
So, the NFL is already questioning this issue
According to information from Adam Schefter the ESPN, The NFL is very aware of this situation and he’s already asking the Falcons questions.
Mainly, about compliance with the injury report and the reason for not mentioning that Bijan Robinson was not fit to play and it had to be done according to NFL policy.
A source close to ESPN, He mentioned that the Falcons believed Bijan Robinson was going to play and therefore did not add him to the injury report the N.F.L.
Regardless, the NFL will conduct an investigation and Atlanta will surely receive a fine We’ll see how much it is, but we will continue to inform you in Sopitas.com about this theme.
NFL logo at an American football game – Photo: Getty Images
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2023-10-24 17:39:39
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