Falcons RB Tyler Allgeier Gives Atlanta Lead With Opening-Drive Touchdown
Dec 8, 2024, 11:32 AM
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 08: Tyler Allgeier #25 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 08, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
(Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS – Former BYU running back Tyler Allgeier powered his way into the end zone on the Falcons’ first drive of the game in week 14.
The red zone handoff was Allgeier’s first touch of the game, and he made the most of it.
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On the opening drive, QB Kirk Cousins completed five of six passes and starting back Bijan Robinson took five carries for 11 yards to set the offense up inside the 10-yard line.
Allgeier makes his money in short-yardage situations and that’s exactly why Atlanta called his number on 1st & goal.
The score was Allgeier’s third of the season.
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In 2023, Allgeier set his career high with four rushing touchdowns. With four games left on the schedule, the former Cougar will have plenty of time to tie or surpass that mark.
So far this year, Allgeier has 94 carries for 451 yards and three touchdowns.
About Tyler Allgeier
The Fontana, California native played for the Cougars from 2018-21. He played linebacker before switching to running back full-time ahead of the 2020 season.
During his time in Provo, Allgeier ran the ball 452 times for 2,899 yards and 36 touchdowns.
Allgeier set BYU’s single-season rushing record with 1,601 yards on the ground in 2021.
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Following his standout career in Provo, the Falcons selected the former Cougar running back with the No. 151 overall pick during the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
During his rookie season in 2022, Allgeier carried the ball 210 times for 1,035 yards and three touchdowns. He also recorded 16 receptions for 139 yards and a touchdown.
In 2023, Allgeier took 186 carries for 683 yards and four touchdowns. In the passing game, he had 18 receptions for 193 yards and a touchdown.
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