Bijan Robinson and the Falcons vs. the Steelers: Week 1 Stats, Matchup, Game Info
Published 1:58 pm Thursday, September 5, 2024
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson will face a mediocre run defense in their season opener (Sunday at 1:00 PM ET), up against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers were ranked 19th last year in terms of rushing yards allowed, at 115.1 per game.
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Matchup Information
- Matchup: Atlanta Falcons vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
- Game Day: September 8, 2024
- Game Time: 1:00 PM
- TV: FOX
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
- Rushing Yards Prop: Over 64.5 (-114)
- Receiving Yards Prop: Over 27.5 (-114)
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Robinson’s Current Injury Status
- Robinson is currently not listed on this week’s injury report.
Robinson’s Season Stats (2023)
| Carries | Rush Yards | Rush TDs | Rush Yards/Carry | Targets | Receptions | Rec Yards | Rec TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 214 | 976 | 4 | 4.6 | 86 | 58 | 487 | 4 |
Robinson’s Stat Rankings and Insights (2023)
- Last year, Robinson was 14th among NFL pass-catchers in yards after the catch with 519.
- He was 11th in the NFL with 4.6 rushing yards per attempt last year (976 yards on 214 carries).
- With 487 yards on 58 receptions, Robinson was 114th in the league with 8.4 yards per catch last season.
- He was targeted on 86 pass attempts last year, averaging 5.7 yards per target (115th in NFL).
- Robinson stayed on his feet for 408 rushing yards after contact last season, 16th in the league.
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Opposing Defense Rankings (2023)
- The 227.1 yards per game allowed by the Steelers through the air last year made them the NFL’s 17th-ranked pass defense.
- With 1.4 passing TDs conceded per game last year, the Pittsburgh pass defense ranked 17th in the NFL.
- The Steelers’ defense picked off opposing quarterbacks 16 total times a year ago (0.9 per game), which ranked 11th in the NFL.
- By giving up 115.1 yards per game on the ground last season, Pittsburgh was the NFL’s 19th-ranked run defense.
- The Steelers conceded nine rushing touchdowns a year ago. That mark ranked third in the NFL.
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