In his first week with the Atlanta Falcons, Kirk Cousins struggled significantly, managing only 155 passing yards along with one touchdown and two interceptions. He appeared hesitant during the game, the game plan seemed unsuitable, and fans began to express early concern.
However, as the season progressed, optimism was encouraged. In Week 2, Cousins remained shaky but ultimately delivered a more solid performance, throwing for 241 yards and two touchdowns. In the following weeks, he accumulated 468 yards across two games, along with one touchdown and two interceptions, proving he was becoming more comfortable and agile within the offense. Fans were advised to remain patient.
That patience yielded surprising results in a standout performance against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Channeling his vintage play, Cousins took control of the game, ending with an impressive 509 yards and four touchdowns – setting a franchise record for a single game. Although he made some mistakes, including an interception on fourth down, his overall performance was exceptional.
As a result, he has been named the Falcons’ MVP for the week. Despite the team allowing 24 points in the first half and facing potential disaster, Cousins stood firm through adversity, absorbing hits and overcoming drops from his teammates. He consistently targeted key players like Drake London and Darnell Mooney, ultimately leading the Falcons to victory and reinforcing the idea that patience was key.
Throughout the season, there was a belief that Cousins would eventually regain his form, though few anticipated it would happen so soon nor at such a high level. While it’s unlikely he’ll consistently throw for over 500 yards, if he maintains this level of sharpness and accuracy, the Falcons will become a formidable opponent.