Tyler

Allgeier

Kendall reported earlier this month that it would be “hard to imagine” Allgeier returning to the Falcons in 2026. With that kind of money, it’s easy to understand why. The former fifth-round back is seeking starting RB money, and should have plenty of suitors after impressing during his first four years in the league. Allgeier rushed 210 times for 1,035 yards and three touchdowns as a rookie before being replaced by Bijan Robinson in 2023. He’s averaged over 4.0 YPC just once in his last three seasons, but has forced a missed tackle on 21.7 percent of his carries over that span while also converting nine of his 22 carries inside the opponent’s five-yard line into scores. While he doesn’t offer much as a pass-catcher, Allgeier can help several teams in need of an early down back who can pick up short yards and punch the ball in down near the goal line. He should have plenty of suitors when free agency opens next month.

Allgeier will probably be one of the highest-regarded backs on the market, and Kendall notes that the Falcons can’t afford to give him starting running back money behind Bijan Robinson. Allgeier could wind up in a terrific fantasy situation this year — the Chiefs and Texans (our speculation) are two rooms he could step into as the lead back easily with real upside — and could find himself in the RB2 tier in the right landing spot.

Although he stole some clock-killing and goal-line work, contract-year player Allgeier finishes with 610 yards from scrimmage while Bijan Robinson led the league at 2,298. A little older than you might imagine (26 in April), Allgeier now heads to free agency with the kind of profile that will land guaranteed money, but not necessarily a starting job. He is a reasonably versatile player, one who has a 1,000-yard rushing campaign on his résumé. He was a “success rate” all star this year. Allgeier is a player who could be a lot more valuable in dynasty leagues three months from now.

Robinson accounted for 229 of the team’s 345 yards of total offense on the evening, with his two first half touchdowns contributing to a 21-0 lead at the half. Those exploits included the longest rush of his career, college included, when he sprung free on an outside zone run for a 93-yard touchdown at the end of the second quarter. He would see his workload siphoned away by Tyler Allgeier after the break, as has been customary for the Falcons this season. That said, Allgeier gained only 23 yards on his 10 touches - all carries. His eight targets were also double that of any other Atlanta pass-catcher, hitting 30 opportunities for the second time in the last three games. Robinson should remain a top tier, first-round fantasy asset after finishing the 2025 regular season on an absolute tear.

Allgeier tied starting RB Bijan Robinson with 16 carries today, narrowly leading the team with 4.9 yards per carry while Robinson averaged 4.6. The backup running back cannot be accused of stealing work from the starter in this one, though. Robinson ripped off long gains seemingly at will, and really only left the field to chug water and catch his breath while Allgeier chipped away at the Cardinals’ worn-out defense. He also caught one pass for minus-six yards. Allgeier is an RB3/FLEX floor play against the Rams in Week 17.

Allgeier had the opportunity to plunder another short touchdown from Bijan Robinson late in the game. Raheem Morris gave him two cracks at scoring inside the five-yard line. He was stuffed on both and Kirk Cousins threw a pair of incomplete passes on third and fourth down. Robinson still led the way in the backfield with 20 carries. Allgeier’s goal line role will keep him in the RB4 mix when the Falcons face the Bucs next week.

Allgeier’s score was a one-yarder after Bijan Robinson failed to punch it in the previous play, but Robinson got Allgeier back in the third quarter after his backup brought the Falcons to the Jets’ eight-yard line. Having eclipsed 50 yards rushing one time since September, Allgeier is a low-floor, zero-ceiling second FLEX option in 12-team leagues with the fantasy playoffs only two weeks away.

Allgeier saw ample usage with the Falcons leading most of the way against the Saints. He played just 22 snaps despite the strong volume. Allgeier remains the short-yardage back for the Falcons, though there weren’t many short-yardage or goal-line situations for the offense on the day. He gets a good matchup against the Jets in Week 13 and should be in the fantasy RB4 range.

Allegeier was used sparingly in this game despite the Falcons entering halftime with a lead. Normally, that would mean plenty of clock-killing reps for Allgeier, but the Falcons watched their lead slowly wither away as they scored just six points in the second half. Allgeier, in turn, never got going. He did, however, steal another goal line score from Bijan Robinson. The Falcons should be able to establish their ground game versus the Saints next week, keeping Allgeier in the RB4 mix.

The Falcons loaded Allgeier up with red zone touches versus the Colts. Five of his 11 looks came in the red zone and both of the drives that saw him get a red zone touch ended in the end zone. Bijan Robinson still out-touched him 19-11, but high-value touches were enough to tip the fantasy scales in Allgeier’s favor. He will remain a touchdown-or-bust RB3 when the Falcons face the Panthers next week.