When it comes to primetime, Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson has been at his best. And he’s getting plenty of love for his performances. Furthermore, he got a “best in the game” claim from Ravens’ star running back Derrick Henry, according to a post on X by Jamison Hensley.
“He’s the best in the game right now,” Henry said. “He’s doing it all. I’m not going to shy away from it. He’s doing a great job. He does a great job when the play is not exactly how they want it. He knows how to make guys miss.”
Robinson is second in the NFL in rushing yards with 494. He trails only the Chiefs’ Kenneth Walker III, who has 537 yards.
Falcons getting elite play from RB Bijan Robinson
Henry’s team is going up against Robinson this week. And it’s quite a challenge, according to baltimoreravens.com.
“I think it is an exciting challenge for us, when you pride yourself on stopping the run,” inside linebacker Roquan Smith said. “I have a lot of respect for [Robinson] as a runner, their offensive line, their receivers, with their willingness to block.
“I look at this as a front-seven game. It is about showing up, and obviously the whole world's watching, so showing up and showing out.”
But still, it’s going to take quite an effort for the Ravens to slow down Robinson, according to ESPN.
Article Continues Below“That's a loaded question,” Hamilton replied. “He is super talented in everything that he does. He is very sudden, very strong, explosive. Obviously, he has the stats to back it up and, you know, there is not a lot like him.
“It is up to us to be where we are supposed to be. I think that is the big thing first and foremost, especially in the run game. Do not get out of your gap, trust guys to come and do their job, and I think we will be fine.”
The Ravens may be without quarterback Lamar Jackson. That makes it even more imperative for them to find a way to keep Robinson from cutting loose.