Falcons head coach dismisses concerns after Bijan Robinson’s surprisingly low usage: ‘There’s nothing’

Fantasy football players, gamblers and Atlanta Falcons fans alike were disheveled when they saw running back Bijan Robinson have just one touch on Sunday afternoon. Robinson apparently fell ill on Sunday, but he was never listed on the team's injury report. Teams must report injuries or if there is indication a player will get significantly less playing time prior to the game. So, the NFL has decided to take a deep dive into Robinson's seemingly sudden lack of usage.

However, head coach Arthur Smith isn't worried one bit at what the NFL might throw at them. 'You’re talking about sensationalized things,' Smith told reporters this week, via USA Today. 'I understand outrage and drama sells. Guys, if you really understand how things really operate . . . there’s nothing there. So, I don’t know what, I haven’t given one second of thought about it.' Robinson's playing time, or lack thereof, affected the gambling industry hugely .

The Falcons managed, though, as Younghoe Koo nailed a 51-yard field goal as time expired to beat their NFC South rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 16-13. Most recently in 2019, the Pittsburgh Steelers were fined $75,000 for inaccurately reporting on an elbow injury to Ben Roethlisberger.

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