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1 bold prediction for all 32 teams in 2023

By Mike Phillips

QB Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
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Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons
RB Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons. (Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images) /

Atlanta Falcons’ Bold Prediction – Bijan Robinson Wins Offensive Rookie Of The Year

In a season where multiple rookie quarterbacks will get significant playing time, it could be tough for a skill-position player to win the Offensive Rookie Of The Year Honors. What makes 2023 different is that the fit between Bijan Robinson and Atlanta is a magical one that should bring the best out of him.

Fewer teams in the NFL are more committed to the run game than the Falcons, who made it a staple of the offense under head coach Arthur Smith. This emphasis comes as a result of Smith’s days in Tennessee, where he utilized a run-heavy attack led by Derrick Henry to help the Titans come within a game of the Super Bowl.

Second-year quarterback Desmond Ridder is going to be asked to be a game manager and do plenty of handing off to Robinson, Tyler Allgeier and Cordarrelle Patterson in order to set up more manageable passing downs. While the latter backs were extremely effective as a platoon last season, Robinson’s talent level blows them out of the water and will ensure he gets the majority of touches.

Expect to see Robinson accumulate over 1,700 yards from scrimmage and score a dozen touchdowns on the year as Atlanta makes a surprise push for the NFC South crown. That kind of performance would be more than enough to help Robinson succeed Garrett Wilson as the NFL’s Offensive Rookie Of The Year.

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