ATLANTA — Big plays from Bijan Robinson and Drake London and mistake-free leadership from Michael Penix Jr. made the Atlanta Falcons look like a playoff contender.
A lack of big offense and more miscues from Josh Allen provided more reason to question the Buffalo Bills.
Robinson matched a career high with 170 rushing yards and gave Atlanta an early two-touchdown lead with the NFL's longest run of the season, and the Falcons denied Allen's comeback attempt to beat the Bills 24-14 on Monday night.
Robinson's career-long 81-yard touchdown run in the second quarter put Atlanta (3-2) ahead 21-7.
“We've been waiting for that moment,” Falcons coach Raheem Morris said.
Robinson got his 170 yards on 19 carries. He added six catches for 68 yards for a career-best 238 yards from scrimmage. Morri