WATCH: Bijan's One-Handed, Behind-Back TD Gives Atlanta Falcons Lead vs. Houston Texans
The Atlanta Falcons' offense needed a big play Sunday against the Houston Texans inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium ... and rookie running back Bijan Robinson delivered once again.
Trailing 12-7 early in the fourth quarter, Atlanta put together one of its best drives of the afternoon, marching 74 yards on 13 plays for a go-ahead score.
Faced with 2nd and Goal at the Texans' six-yard line, Robinson caught a shovel pass from quarterback Desmond Ridder - but it wasn't just a routine catch.
Robinson reached behind his back, caught the pass with one hand and juked Texans linebacker Henry To'oTo'o on his way to the endzone for a crucial score.
The Falcons followed Robinson's score with a successful two-point conversion attempt in which Ridder hit running back Tyler Allgeier in the right flat for a score, giving Atlanta a 15-12 lead.
Bijan Robinson continues to shine for the Atlanta Falcons.
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The scoring drive followed another stout drive by Atlanta's offense - an eight-play, 72-yard possession - but came to an abrupt end after tight end Jonnu Smith's redzone fumble.
Robinson, who entered Sunday leading the Falcons in receptions with 19, was held quiet through the air for much of the game but made his first catch of the day count .
It's been an up-and-down day on the ground for Robinson, marked by his first career fumble and few rushing lanes en route to a 14-carry, 46-yard afternoon halfway through the fourth quarter.
But Robinson continues to make game-changing plays ... and add to his collection of highlight reel plays as a rookie.
