Bijan Robinson keeps stacking up the kind of performances that make even the game’s biggest names stop and salute.
Bruce Arians recently put Robinson in Barry Sanders territory, and now Derrick Henry has added his own stamp of approval. The veteran back didn’t hesitate when asked about Robinson, calling him “the best in the game right now.”
Derrick Henry on Bijan Robinson, via @jonas_shaffer:
"He's the best in the game right now … I ain't going to shy away from it." pic.twitter.com/TagoKezZXC
- Underdog NFL (@UnderdogNFL) October 8, 2026
That kind of praise carries real weight coming from Henry, who has long since established himself as one of the greats. He has led the league in rushing twice, topped 2,000 rushing yards in a season, and at 32 still looks as dangerous as ever.
He’s averaging nearly 100 rushing yards per game and leads the league with seven touchdowns while continuing his climb up the all-time rushing list. If he stays healthy for two more seasons and keeps producing at this pace, he could move as high as third all-time, behind only Emmitt Smith and Walter Payton.
Still, the spotlight right now belongs to Robinson. Through four games, he’s already close to 500 rushing yards and on track for more than 2,000 on the ground. He has also added 120 receiving yards, and that number could grow as the Falcons run into tougher defenses against the run in the weeks ahead.
What makes Robinson such a problem for defenses is the full package. He can pound out hard yards, create missed tackles, break explosive plays, split out wide, and handle pass protection at a high level. For a running back taken in the top 10, he’s looking every bit like the rare pick that more than justified the investment.
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