Notable returners: Bijan Robinson, Tyler Allgeier
Free agents: Avery Williams
- Bijan Robinson: 17 starts, 17 appearances | 1,456 rushing yards, 304 carries, 4.8 yards per attempt, 85.6 yards per game | 37 yards longest run | 82 first downs | 14 touchdowns
- Tyler Allgeier: 17 appearances, no starts | 644 rushing yards, 137 carries, 4.7 yards per attempt, 37.9 yards per game | 25 yards longest runs | 43 first downs | three touchdowns
- Jase McClellan: two appearances, no starts | 32 rushing yards, 13 carries, 2.5 yards per attempt, 16 yards per game | two first downs
Biggest question facing the position group in 2025: Can Robinson uphold the heavy workload?
Robinson had 365 touches, which ranked second in the league behind Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley. Coming into the season, comparisons between Barkley and Robinson were made. By season’s end, they ended up having similar workloads. Barkley was No. 1 in yards from scrimmage with 2,283 yards (2,005 rushing), while Robinson was fourth with 1,887 yards.
The Barkley model is replicable for Robinson. He’s proven he can handle the workload.
Robinson didn’t miss a game and hardly appeared on the injury report, but it’s important that the Falcons still manage him while he’s early in his career.
“He’s a special player,” general manager Terry Fontenot said. “We’ve already had those discussions of what his offseason looks like and how we manage him through the offseason, so he’s continuing to develop, but also, we’re taking care of him. The way he takes care of his body is exceptional. He’s just a special player, but an even better young man. That’s something we’re going to have to always continue to look at.”
The hope could be that next season (with perhaps more stability at quarterback and the passing game) that Robinson may not have to carry such a load, but if he does — he’s proven the Falcons can rely on him.
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