Set for RB2 duties in Week 7
After Brian Robinson (hamstring) was ruled out, Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski said Friday that Herbert will be Bijan Robinson's backup against the 49ers on Sunday, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Herbert has been on the practice squad for the past month but will be elevated for RB2 duties against San Francisco. He carried the ball 16 times for 52 yards (3.3 YPC) across seven appearances with the Jets last season but hasn't been a productive rusher since 2023 with the Bears.
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Brian Robinson
Won't play in Week 7
Robinson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Brian Robinson
No practice Thursday
Robinson (hamstring) didn't practice Thursday, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Brian Robinson
Nursing hamstring injury
Robinson (hamstring) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice, Daniel Flick of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Nick Folk
Kicks one PAT in loss
Folk made his sole PAT in the Falcons' 31-23 loss to the Bears on Sunday.
Andy Dalton
Set to join Atlanta
Dalton agreed to a one-year contract with the Falcons on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Michael Penix Jr.
Fantasy-friendly numbers in loss
Penix completed 19 of 33 passes for 225 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions while rushing once for one yard in the Falcons' 31-23 loss to the Bears on Sunday. He also threw two two-point conversion passes.
Kyle Pitts Sr.
Two more scoring grabs in loss
Pitts brought in five of seven targets for 60 yards and two touchdowns in the Falcons' 31-23 loss to the Bears on Sunday.
Drake London
Modest production on 10 targets
London brought in four of 10 targets for 62 yards in the Falcons' 31-23 loss to the Bears on Sunday. He also recorded a two-point conversion catch.
Bijan Robinson
Efficient with limited opportunity
Robinson rushed nine times for 61 yards and brought in both targets for minus-8 yards in the Falcons' 31-23 loss to the Bears on Sunday.
Brian Robinson
Limited workload in loss
Robinson rushed once for one yard while reeling in both of his targets for nine yards during Sunday's 31-23 loss to the Bears.