Brian Robinson Jr. scores first touchdown with 49ers as teammates celebrate moment

The touchdown marked Robinson's first score with the 49ers since joining the team in August. With Christian McCaffrey carrying the bulk of the offensive workload this season, opportunities for Robinson have been limited. But when his moment came, he made it count.

After the game, Robinson spoke with 49ers.com reporter Briana Jeannel about what it meant to finally find the end zone in red and gold.

"Man, it was just like a relief," Robinson said. "I've just been working—since I got here—just working every day just for that moment, for that opportunity, just getting in the end zone, and I just felt relieved by just finally crossing the goal line."

Despite limited snaps behind McCaffrey, who's played 85% of the 49ers' offensive snaps this season, Robinson made the most of his chances against the Giants. He rushed for 53 yards on five carries, averaging an impressive 10.6 yards per attempt.

Quarterback Mac Jones—who played alongside Robinson at Alabama—was thrilled to see his former college teammate get on the board.

"He's the man," Jones said after the game. "I know he's been kind of itching to get a chance, and we've talked about it. Nothing bad, but just like, 'Stay ready, dude. It's coming.' Christian's just done a great job, and I was like, 'Your day is coming.' I said that last week and this week."

Jones praised Robinson's steady growth in learning the 49ers' offense, noting that he's starting to look more like the player who once dominated in college.

"He's done a good job just taking it day by day, and attacking the line of scrimmage, knowing what to do. He's just more comfortable, and looks like how he did in college, to be honest."

McCaffrey also expressed excitement for Robinson's big moment and his impact on the running back room.

"He runs so hard," McCaffrey said. "And it feels like this whole season, it's just been you could tell he's itching. And it might not be the way he wants it to be right now, but to have him is huge for me. It means a lot to me. He pushes me. And the way he runs, if we can continue to kind of get that flow of the game in there, I'm really excited.

"You couldn't ask for a guy to have a better attitude to come into work every day and to have that mindset and to keep pushing. So, really pumped he's in our room, and I think it's only going to get better."

Future Hall of Fame left tackle Trent Williams admitted that he was overjoyed to see Robinson score his first touchdown with the team, celebrating with the running back after the play.

"He'd always said, 'I know I'm not going to get a lot of carries, but today I feel I'm going to make the most of when I do touch the ball,'" Williams shared. "... It's one thing when a guy says he's going to do something. It's another thing when he does it."

Williams added that the 1-2 punch of McCaffrey and Robinson keeps defenses on edge—a critical advantage against teams like the Giants, who entered the game allowing an NFL-high 5.7 yards per carry.

"Christian don't leave a lot of crumbs on the table," Williams joked. "He (Robinson) understands his role. And him just being always ready to go, coming in and running with an attitude, it never gives a defense a chance to relax."

Writer's note: Kirk Larrabee contributed to this article.