Bijan Robinson Claims Fantasy Fame With Upgraded Coaching
Bijan Robinson finished as the RB9 overall last year, even in two weeks, with less than .5 fantasy points. He only got 214 touches in the Arthur Smith offense because Smith was overly concerned with getting Allgeier and Patterson work rather than giving a majority of it to Bijan. Out with the old and in with the new, Zac Robinson steps in as the new offensive coordinator, bringing in the Sean McVay system that relies on one star running back.
Last year, when Kyren Williams was healthy, he finished as an RB1 on nine occasions with multiple week-winning performances. Bijan is a much better player than Williams, so in theory, Robinson should be in line to take this league by storm. Robinson is an elite backfield receiving option who can run all kinds of different routes successfully. The only things holding him back last year were Smith and Desmond Ridder/Taylor Heinicke.
Kirk Cousins, coming off an Achilles injury, should be even more likely to throw to the check-down. Bijan is 22 years old, with a top-10 finish already under his belt in a dysfunctional system with a putrid scoring output. The sky's the limit with his potential. In dynasty drafts, he should be either the first or second running back off the board. He is an easy top-6 pick in one QB redraft leagues.
Our consensus projections for Robinson in the 2024 season are 269 carries for 1,290 yards and 9 touchdowns. In the receiving game, his consensus projection is 74 receptions for 629 yards and 6 touchdowns.
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