Bijan Robinson celebrating a touchdown with arms raised, golden sunset behind Falcons logo and confetti in air

Robinson’s 93-Yard TD Sets Falcons Record, Breaks Franchise Yardage Mark

At a Glance

  • Bijan Robinson scores a 93-yard touchdown, the longest in Falcons history
  • He shatters the franchise single-season yardage record with 2,176 yards
  • The record was set after a pick-off by Xavier Watts on Matthew Stafford’s second interception
  • Why it matters: Robinson’s performance cements his status as one of the league’s most productive running backs

Bijan Robinson lit up the Atlanta Falcons’ offense with a record-breaking 93-yard rushing touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams. The play not only set a new franchise record but also propelled him past the previous single-season yardage mark held since 1983.

Record-Breaking 93-Yard Touchdown

Robinson took off for the longest run in Falcons history with 1:23 remaining in the second quarter. The run began after Xavier Watts intercepted Matthew Stafford at the Falcons’ 7-yard line, giving the offense a prime field position.

  • The touchdown was the longest of Robinson’s career.
  • It followed an 81-yard score against Buffalo earlier in the season.
  • The play showcased Robinson’s speed and vision on a coast-to-coast effort.

Season-Long Yardage Milestone

Bijan Robinson sprinting toward goal line with arm raised in triumph as he scores record-breaking touchdown under stadium lig

Midway through the third quarter, Robinson broke the franchise record for yards from scrimmage in a single season. He surpassed William Andrews’ 2,176-yard record set in 1983.

  • Robinson finished the game with 155 rushing yards and a touchdown on 13 carries.
  • He added three receptions for 15 yards and a score.
  • He now leads the league with 135.1 yards from scrimmage per game this season.
Category Previous Record Robinson’s Total
Yards from scrimmage 2,176 (William Andrews, 1983) 2,176 (Robinson)
Rushing yards 2,026 (pre-game) 2,176 (post-game)

Key Takeaways

  • Robinson’s 93-yard touchdown set a new Falcons record.
  • He broke the franchise single-season yardage record with 2,176 yards.
  • The performance positions him as the league’s top yardage producer this season.

The Falcons’ victory over the Rams highlighted Robinson’s explosive playmaking ability and his growing legacy as a franchise icon.

Author

  • I’m Hannah E. Clearwater, a journalist specializing in Health, Wellness & Medicine at News of Austin.

    Hannah E. Clearwater covers housing and development for News of Austin, reporting on how growth and policy decisions reshape neighborhoods. A UT Austin journalism graduate, she’s known for investigative work on code enforcement, evictions, and the real-world impacts of city planning.

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