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The Atlanta Falcons suffered a lopsided 35-13 defeat at the hands of the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, slipping to a 3-7 record for the season. Despite accumulating 370 total yards, the Falcons managed only one touchdown—a rushing score by running back Bijan Robinson.
Robinson finished the game with 16 carries for 71 yards and added four receptions for six yards. In the aftermath, quarterback Michael Penix Jr. voiced his belief that 20 touches are insufficient for Atlanta's star halfback, suggesting a warning to head coach Kevin Stefanski and his staff.
"We've got to get him the ball more," Penix stated postgame.
Robinson's Stellar Season
Robinson leads the NFL with 951 rushing yards, averaging 5.1 yards per carry and scoring six touchdowns on the ground. He has also contributed 35 catches for 256 yards and a touchdown. Yet, the Falcons' offense has struggled, ranking in the bottom half of the league in yards and points per game—a puzzling reality given the presence of playmakers like Robinson, Drake London, and Kyle Pitts.
Penix has shown inconsistency under center but hasn't performed poorly, making the Falcons' offensive woes somewhat mysterious. Atlanta remains in the NFC South race, but only due to the division's overall weakness. It's evident that this is not a strong football team, and while increasing Robinson's workload would help, it wouldn't be the sole solution.
Originally reported by yahoo.