The 3-6 Atlanta Falcons have been more bad than good this season, but don't blame Bijan Robinson. The fourth-year running back has more than done his part over the first nine weeks. Robinson currently leads the NFL with 880 rushing yards going into Week 10.
Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker isn't far behind. The Super Bowl MVP trails Robinson by just eight yards (872) ahead of Sunday's showdown in Atlanta. Walker's numbers are arguably more impressive since he has played in one less game this season.
The Chiefs offense has come back to life with Walker in the lineup, which has taken some pressure off of quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Walker has also made an impact in the passing game, recording 26 catches for 172 receiving yards and
four touchdowns.
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs ranks third in the NFL with 847 yards, followed by Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (825 yards) and Buffalo Bills running back James Cook (814 yards).
The Falcons and Chiefs will face off this Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Both defenses have been solid this season, but Atlanta has struggled to slow the ground game in recent weeks.
From Weeks 1-4, the Falcons were the best in the NFL against the run. However, they've been the league's worst run defense over the last four weeks, according to ESPN's Field Yates.
Falcons run defense in Weeks 1-4: Fewest rushing yards per game allowed
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) November 11, 2026
Falcons run defense in Weeks 5-9: Most rushing yards per game allowed
Week 10: facing Kenneth Walker III
If the Falcons are going to have any chance to pull the upset in Week 10, Robinson will need a legendary performance.
This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Bijan Robinson vs. Kenneth Walker: NFL rushing leaders face off Sunday
