Why Falcons RB Bijan Robinson can actually break Chris Johnson's NFL record
This NFL record for Bijan Robinson, while a ways away, is actually within reach.
The Atlanta Falcons have secured long-term deals with star running back Bijan Robinson, Drake London, Kyle Pitts, and quarterback Drake London. Robinson's impressive performance last year, with 2,298 yards from scrimmage, has many speculating that he could break Chris Johnson's NFL record of 2,509 yards set in 2009. Johnson's record-setting season, which included 2,006 rushing yards and 503 receiving yards, would require Robinson to achieve a near-impossible feat.
To break the record, Robinson would need to average over 23.5 touches per game and 147.6 yards per game in a full 17-game season. While the task seems daunting, Robinson's position as the clear-cut No. 1 running back and his new contract extension suggest that he may have the volume and consistency needed to reach this milestone.
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