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Christian McCaffrey vs. Bijan Robinson, Part 2: RB duel could steal the show in Atlanta

McCaffrey topped 200 yards in last year's meeting with the Falcons and Robinson, whom he trains with in the offseason.

By Daniel Popper · The Athletic

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 12:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Running backs Christian McCaffrey and Bijan Robinson are poised for a high-profile showdown in Atlanta on Sunday.
Bijan Robinson currently leads the NFL with 785 yards from scrimmage and ranks second with 641 rushing yards.
McCaffrey has produced 540 total yards and seven rushing touchdowns during the current season for San Francisco.

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San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey and Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson are set to headline Sunday's matchup in Atlanta. The two premier running backs, who trained together in the offseason, will face each other for the second time following San Francisco's 20-10 win over the Falcons last season.

Robinson enters the game leading the NFL with 785 scrimmage yards and ranks second in rushing with 641 yards. Meanwhile, McCaffrey has recorded 540 scrimmage yards and seven rushing touchdowns, playing extra receiver snaps amid significant 49ers injuries that include Mike Evans and defensive end Nick Bosa.

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Christian McCaffrey vs. Bijan Robinson, Part 2: RB duel could steal the show in Atlanta

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