While the Atlanta Falcons may have fallen short in their Sunday Night Football clash with the San Francisco 49ers, they can sure feel good about the performances and highlight reels of their star RB Bijan Robinson who has been lighting up the NFL in his third season.

Bijan Robinson's record-setting high school stats, star college career set up Falcons NFL success originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Some NFL players had to overcome some adversity at lower levels.

The Falcons noticeably didn't roll with Bijan Robinson during a fourth down situation late, which sparked fan outbursts online.

In late June and early July, Robinson worked out with McCaffrey and his brother Luke McCaffrey, a wide receiver with the Commanders. The 49ers have struggled to run the ball this season, but gashed the Falcons for 174 yards on 39 carries. McCaffrey ran 24 times for 129 yards.

Bijan Robinson delivered a career performance for the Falcons against the Buffalo Bills. Robinson totaled 238 yards from scrimmage and matched his career high with 170 rushing yards on 19 carries Monday night.

Atlanta running back Bijan Robinson had 238 yards from scrimmage against the Buffalo Bills. 'He’s the best player in football,' Falcons coach Raheem Morris says.

Atlanta Falcons running back BIjan Robinson has been named NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against the Buffalo Bills in Week 6. Robinson's 238 yards from scrimmage helped the Falcons upset the Bills on Monday Night Football.

The shorthanded San Francisco 49ers shocked the Atlanta Falcons in Week 7 NFL action on Sunday Night Football.