Bijan Robinson just pulled off a ridiculous one-handed catch and juked out multiple Steelers defenders for a seven-yard gain, but get this, the Falcons are already down to their *third-string quarterback* just five minutes into the first game of the season. Talk about an “Any Given Sunday” situation, and it is NOT looking good for Atlanta right now.
Bijan’s Magic Keeping Atlanta Breathing
You absolutely have to see what Bijan Robinson just did. With an off-target throw from quarterback Cooper Rush, Robinson snagged it clean with one hand. Then, like a human highlight reel, he immediately put several Pittsburgh Steelers defenders on skates, turning what should have been a definite loss into a seven-yard gain. That play is the longest completion of the game so far for Atlanta, and honestly, it’s the only real spark the Falcons have shown. Every touch for Robinson is entertaining, no doubt about it, but he’s practically a one-man show out there.
Falcons’ Offense Already Collapsing
The situation for Atlanta is rough. They’re already relying on their third-string QB, Cooper Rush, who’s not exactly inspiring confidence. To make matters worse, Rush is playing with back spasms he suffered yesterday, and his performance shows it: he’s only 3/5 for a measly 17 yards. The rest of the Falcons’ offense? It genuinely looks like they’re still in the locker room, asleep. The Steelers are already leading 3-0 with five minutes left in the first quarter, and if Bijan Robinson isn’t making a miraculous play, this Atlanta offense is doing nothing.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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