Bijan Robinson already ripped off 580 rushing yards through just five weeks of the 2026 season, leading the entire NFL. But that number, while awesome, doesn’t even begin to tell the full story of just how ridiculously dominant he’s been. There’s one stat flying around that truly highlights the pure absurdity of Robinson’s start, and it’s going to make you do a double take.
Are You KIDDING Me With These Yards After Contact?
Here’s the kicker: Bijan Robinson has gained more rushing yards *after contact* than 12 entire NFL teams have managed in *total* rushing yards this season. Yeah, you read that right. Underdog NFL dropped this bomb, stating Robinson has 497 rushing yards after contact. To put that in perspective, the Bengals, Broncos, Browns, Cardinals, Cowboys, Eagles, Jets, Packers, Raiders, Saints, Texans, and Titans all have fewer total rushing yards this season than Robinson has racked up *after getting hit*. That is an absolutely insane level of play.
Another source, SumerSports, clocked Robinson a bit lower at 468 yards after contact, but even with that number, it’s still better than what 10 NFL teams have managed in total rushing yards this year. The Arizona Cardinals (458), Philadelphia Eagles (458), Denver Broncos (431), Carolina Panthers (418), Cincinnati Bengals (414), Tennessee Titans (413), Las Vegas Raiders (410), New Orleans Saints (409), Dallas Cowboys (408), Houston Texans (395), and Green Bay Packers (302) are all behind him. Plus, the Cleveland Browns (471) and New York Jets (470) are only barely ahead. Seriously, this guy is carving up defenses like nobody’s business, shrugging off tackles and still churning out yards. He’s averaging 5.7 yards per carry on his 102 attempts, and the fact that nearly 500 of his 580 yards come after contact just proves he’s a physical monster with the ball in his hands.
Falcons’ Ups and Downs, Robinson’s Consistent Fire
The Falcons are sitting at a 2-3 start, including a tough overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 5 with their backup QB. A common thread in all three of their losses? Michael Penix Jr. wasn’t on the field for either the entire game or a significant portion of it. But through it all, Robinson has been a consistent, undeniable force. He’s not just leading the league in rushing yards; he’s doing it with a style that makes you wonder if he’s playing a different game than everyone else. Only Jahmyr Gibbs is another RB over 500 yards through five weeks, highlighting just how far ahead Robinson is in terms of production.
There’s no other running back in the league right now who can really compare to what Bijan Robinson is doing when it comes to running the ball. He’s off to a wild start to the 2026 season, putting up numbers that make you shake your head, and it doesn’t look like he’s going to slow down anytime soon. This dude is on a mission.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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