On Sunday he snared an interception and tallied a sack, showing the value he brings to a beleaguered Atlanta defense. Linebacker Nate Landman was forced into starting duties when Troy Andersen went down, and he’s certainly stepped up in the role. The Falcons are mired in a three-game losing streak heading into the bye, and if they have any hope of righting the ship, Bijan Robinson needs to be heavily involved. Robinson carried the football 22 times, rushing for 95 yards and a touchdown. His usage (or lack thereof) was one of the large narratives heading into Atlanta’s tilt against Arizona, and it appears Arthur Smith received the message. Running back Bijan Robinson was finally a focal point in Atlanta’s offense after seemingly disappearing over the last few weeks. Here’s Hat tips & head-scratchers from Atlanta’s loss to Arizona. The passing game was inept, the secondary was eviscerated by tight end Trey McBride, and Atlanta slinks into the bye at 4-6. The Falcons’ tailspin continued on Sunday, blowing a 23-22 lead against the Cardinals in the final seconds.
