The Falcons running back is a unique talent who is wasting away in Atlanta. According to numbers pulled by CBS Sports colleague and ace researcher Doug Clawson, Robinson is one of just 21 players in NFL history averaging 100-plus yards from scrimmage per game (minimum 50 games). Yet he owns the worst winning percentage (.434) of those players, worse than Saquon Barkley (.477), Barry Sanders (.484) and Jonathan Taylor (.488).
This season, Robinson has 254 yards from scrimmage (fifth-most in the NFL), but the Falcons are 0-2 after losing to the Steelers and getting blown out by the Panthers 34-3 last week. On Thursday, Robinson and the Falcons will try to turn the 2026 season around when they battle the Packers in the Thursday Night Football game at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisc. Bet on Thursday's NFL action with the FanDuel promo code and get up to $250 in bonus bets: The Packers (1-1) are breathing easier after edging the Jets 20-17 in overtime, a victory that ended the team's six-game losing streak dating to last season.
Green Bay is a 4.5-point spread betting favorite over Atlanta in NFL betting odds. Falcons is the marquee attraction on Thursday, there are other sports betting options on a sporting landscape that includes a 12-game MLB slate and a partial college football schedule. Below is a snapshot of what to watch and bet at the best sports betting apps, for Thursday, Sept. 24.
Claim the Caesars Sportsbook promo code CBSSPORTSBR250 here to bet on Thursday and get up to $250 in bet resets: Time: 8:15 p.m. | Location: Green Bay, Wisc. | TV: Prime Video SportsLine pick -- Model: Packers -4.5 | Expert: Christian Watson Over 4.5 total receptions -122 (Prop Bet Guy) Though the Atlanta offense will get back starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who is set to play his first game since Nov. 16, the Atlanta defense will be without at least two key pieces. Terrell (groin) and defensive end Samson Ebukam (hamstring) will miss the game because of injuries. That bodes well for Green Bay receiver Christian Watson, who has a nearly 30% target share through two weeks.
"The Packers receiver has 19 targets through two games, and is running a much more diversified route tree," SportsLine prop betting expert Prop Bet Guy said. The SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates every NFL game 10,000 times, says Green Bay has a 62% chance to cover and assigns a 'B' grade to Packers -4.5. Use the DraftKings promo code to get $150 in bonus bets when wagering on NFL Week 1 games: Time: 7:15 p.m. | Location: Atlanta | TV: FS1 | Stream: Fubo (Try for free) SportsLine pick -- Model: Reds +182 | Expert: Braves -1.5 +105 (Adam Thompson) Atlanta and Cincinnati play the rubber game of a three-game series, and the National League East champions have a decided edge in pitching.
Braves starter Tyler Mahle (7-10, 3.81 ERA) has a 1.28 ERA with a 0.89 WHIP since joining Atlanta eight starts ago. Cincinnati starter Brady Singer (6-15, 5.67) has a 9.17 ERA over his last seven starts. "The Braves aren't overwhelmingly raking, but they should have ample opportunities against poor Brady Singer and a tired bullpen, and motivation to win their final regular season home game before the playoffs," Adam Thompson told SportsLine.
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