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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.
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Bijan Robinson, #7 of the Atlanta Falcons, stands on the sidelines during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on October 22, 2023, in Tampa, Florida. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
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 (which is why teams must give an injury report in the first place). DraftKings held a promotion in which bettors could wager Robinson, among three others, to score a touchdown in a parlay.
Three of the four players scored; the one who did not was Robinson. So, the book refunded wagers placed on the promo.
Bijan Robinson, #7 of the Atlanta Falcons, stretches prior to an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at
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