FALCONS HAND BILLS SECOND STRAIGHT LOSS BEHIND BIJAN ROBINSON'S CORNER NIGHT

Falcons’ win over the Bills, powered by Bijan Robinson’s breakout night




Falcons Hand Bills Second Straight Loss Behind Bijan Robinson’s Career Night

In a Monday night showdown at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the Atlanta Falcons delivered a statement performance, defeating the Buffalo Bills 24–14 and handing them their second straight loss. 

Bijan Robinson Steals the Spotlight

  • 170 rushing yards on 19 carries tied Robinson’s career high. 

  • That included an 81-yard touchdown run, the longest rush of the season in the NFL, and a career mark for Robinson. 

  • Adding to his ground success, he caught 6 passes for 68 yards, putting him at 238 scrimmage yards total — a monster all-purpose performance. 

  • Falcons head coach Raheem Morris did not shy away from praise, calling Robinson “the best player in football.” 

Robinson’s performance was more than just flash: it was dominant, consistent, and critical to Atlanta controlling both the tempo and field position in a primetime game.

Supporting Cast & Game Flow

  • Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. completed 20 of 32 passes for 250 yards and a touchdown (to Drake London), who hauled in 10 catches for 158 yards. 

  • The Falcons struck first on a 21-yard run by Tyler Allgeier to open the scoring.

  • Buffalo’s offense, led by Josh Allen, struggled against Atlanta’s pressure. Allen threw for 180 yards, had 2 touchdowns but also threw 2 interceptions.

  • The Bills’ James Cook added 87 rushing yards, but Buffalo was significantly outgained overall: 443 yards to 291

  • Crucial plays included a Falcons blocked field goal attempt (by Buffalo) and a late interception by DeAngelo Malone to seal Atlanta’s victory. 

Implications & Takeaways

  • The win improves Atlanta’s record to 3–2, giving momentum to a team that is still carving out its identity. 

  • For Buffalo, the loss drops them to 4–2 and deepens concerns about their consistency, especially when missing key offensive weapons. 

  • The game underscored how dangerous Atlanta’s offense can be when Robinson is in rhythm — especially when paired with a dependable passing attack and opportunistic defense.

  • Josh Allen and the Bills’ offense will need to regroup; their weapons were limited in this outing, and the Falcons’ defensive pressure made it tough for Allen to get comfortable.

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