Bijan Robinson remains top fantasy pick despite scoring concerns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Bijan Robinson of the Atlanta Falcons has been a top-three fantasy football running back for two seasons. He led the league in scrimmage yards last season with 2,298 but scored only 11 touchdowns, raising questions about his scoring efficiency. Analysts suggest his potential remains high, particularly in goal-line situations following the departure of Tyler Allgeier. As fantasy drafts approach, Robinson is projected to be selected no later than the second overall pick alongside Jahmyr Gibbs.
- •Robinson averaged 21.8 fantasy points per game last season.
- •He needs to boost touchdown totals for greater production.
- •Robinson has never missed a game or appeared on an injury report.
- •Analysts view Robinson and Gibbs as the top two fantasy RBs.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Bijan Robinson Fantasy Outlook 2026: Falcons RB’s Do-It-All Skill Set Justifies His Status As Clear Top-2 Pick
"Bijan Robinson has been a top-three fantasy football running back for two consecutive seasons. He’s one of the smoothest runners of all time and can run routes like prime Matt Forte.
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