Bijan was the clear winner in new OC Zac Robinson’s play calling in Week 1, ranking second in the league in his position in rushing attempt share (81.8%), dominating touches 16-3 amongst his teammate Tyler Allgeier. Compare this utilization from Week 1-4 of his rookie season, his 46.9% was cut in half having to work split more with Allgeier (53-45), not to mention the potential of a mobile QB who wasn’t a pure pocket-passer like Kirk Cousins to steal some carries. But in Week 1, I don’t think we got this see the full upside. After ATL’s successful 12-play drive to open the game for 64 yards, the offense took a turn for the worse including 8 of the next 9 drives NOT going for more than 22 yards, only 35.61% 2nd half time of possession share (29th ranked), going 2-9 on 3rd down, and to close out, only running 11 plays of the final four possessions. HC Raheem Morris acknowledged this struggle saying “the turnovers took snaps - and opportunities away from playmakers, and when you get off track, your runs get limited and get in rhythm.” The Falcons had 22 carries compared to The Steeler’s 41. So even with the expectation Allgeier could where going mixed in more going forward we should expect the Falcons norm to be more in the high-20’s to mid 30’s not 22 like Week 1. Monday Night’s game should be a good opportunity to get back on track. Under new Eagles DC’s Vig Fangio’s two-high shell defense, big plays are limited, but runs are more susceptible. And with just a 5.5 spread, especially with the Eagles missing big-play receiver AJ Brown, this could be a more neutral gamescipt enough for Falcons to establish the run (9th highest in Week 1). #PlayerProps

Avery