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Falcons Top Cardinals 26-19 as Bijan Robinson Surpasses 2,000 Yards

A practice-squad call-up sealed the win with a late interception.

Dec 21, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
Dec 21, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) runs after the catch for a touchdown as Arizona Cardinals linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither (27) and cornerback Denzel Burke (29) trail on the play during the first half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Bijan Robinson totaled 171 scrimmage yards and a touchdown to reach 2,026 for the season, becoming the third Falcon to eclipse 2,000 in a year.
  • Robinson joined Jamal Anderson and William Andrews in the team’s 2,000-yard club and is 150 yards shy of Andrews’ single-season franchise record of 2,176.
  • Kirk Cousins threw for 197 yards with two touchdown passes and added a 1-yard rushing score, while Kyle Pitts caught a touchdown and Tyler Allgeier ran for 79 yards.
  • C.J. Henderson, elevated to the roster on Saturday, intercepted Jacoby Brissett with 1:30 remaining after Arizona earned a late fourth-down stop.
  • Atlanta improved to 6-9 with a second straight road win; Arizona fell to 3-12 with a seventh consecutive loss and saw CB Garrett Williams carted off with an Achilles injury.