Falcons Rule Out Brian Robinson Jr. for Week 7
The hamstring absence raises Bijan Robinson’s expected workload and leaves Atlanta thin at running back.
Overview
- The Falcons announced Friday that backup running back Brian Robinson Jr. will not play in Week 7 after missing the last two practices with a hamstring issue.
- Atlanta elevated practice‑squad back Khalil Herbert for Sunday’s game versus the 49ers to provide depth behind Bijan Robinson.
- With Robinson Jr. unavailable, Bijan Robinson is projected to see substantially more snaps and red‑zone chances, a change that boosts his fantasy value.
- The team entered the week with only two running backs on its 53‑man roster, a shortage that is partly tied to keeping four quarterbacks and that increases the risk if another back is injured.
- The length of Robinson Jr.’s absence is unknown and game script or the 49ers’ matchup could still limit Bijan’s volume, so the Falcons’ backfield situation is a short‑term developing story to monitor.