Brian Robinson Jr. ruled out vs. Buccaneers with hamstring

The Atlanta Falcons announced on Friday that running back Brian Robinson Jr. The matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday is now off the table. This designation marks the second consecutive week Robinson will miss action due to a hamstring injury, per the team's official injury report. The decision comes just two days before the 1:00 PM ET kickoff at Raymond James Stadium.

With Robinson sidelined, the Falcons will again rely on Khalil Herbert to serve as the backup to Bijan Robinson. He also contributed on special teams by returning two kicks for 65 yards during that Week 7 victory, as noted by the Atlanta Falcons.

Fantasy impact

Bijan Robinson becomes the clear focal point of the rushing attack now that Robinson Jr. is unavailable. The absence of the second running back means Herbert will likely see the bulk of the remaining carries if Bijan Robinson sits or shares the workload.

Several crucial defenders appear questionable on the injury report, including linebacker Divine Deablo and defensive back Billy Bowman Jr.; Deablo expressed optimism to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Thursday about suiting up even while practicing with heavy padding on his right forearm. The Falcons enter this contest with a 3-4 record, while the Buccaneers sit at 2-5.

What to do

Bench Brian Robinson Jr. for the Week 8 matchup against the Buccaneers. He is officially ruled out and will not take the field on Sunday afternoon. His fantasy value drops to zero until he returns to practice and clears the injury designation.