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Bijan Robinson’s first 55 NFL games compare with great running backs
Bijan Robinson is a running back for the Atlanta Falcons, an NFL team.
After strong games against Green Bay and New Orleans, he is being compared with great runners from recent decades, including Barry Sanders.
A statistical comparison of the players’ first 55 games puts Robinson fourth in total scrimmage yards, which combine rushing and receiving yards.
He ranks second in receiving yards and average yards per carry among the 10 players listed.
The numbers show a strong start, but they do not establish how his career will end.
Robinson is also noted for avoiding runs that gain no yards or lose ground.
His performance could put him on a path to the Hall of Fame, but his future achievements remain to be seen.
Bijan Robinson’s statistics through his first 55 NFL games compare favorably with those of several leading running backs, including Barry Sanders.
Among 10 backs compared by CBS Sports Research, Robinson ranks second in receiving yards and average yards per carry.
He has 6,262 scrimmage yards, 4,404 rushing yards and 1,858 receiving yards in the comparison.
Robinson recently rushed for 194 yards and two touchdowns against Green Bay, then 145 yards and two touchdowns against New Orleans.
The article says his ability to run, catch passes and avoid negative runs makes him a complete player.
- Who
- Bijan Robinson, the Atlanta Falcons running back.
- What
- His statistics through 55 NFL games rank among the best in a comparison with nine other prominent running backs.
- When
- The comparison was published on October 10, 2026.
- Where
- The NFL; Robinson plays for the Atlanta Falcons.
- Why
- CBS Sports Research compared the backs’ statistics to assess Robinson’s career so far.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Robinson is a complete football player.
Only 15% of his career rushes went for 0 or negative yards
After going under the radar during the first two weeks, Robinson ran for 194 yards and two touchdowns against Green Bay.
Robinson ran for 145 yards and two touchdowns against New Orleans in Atlanta’s 45-24 win.
CBS Sports published a comparison of Robinson’s first 55 games with those of nine other running backs.
- Games compared
- First 55
- Scrimmage yards
- 6,262
- Receiving yards
- 1,858
- Rushing yards
- 4,404
- Average yards per carry
- 4.9
- Negative or zero-yard rushes
- 15% of career rushes
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