After Week 9, the Atlanta Falcons have one-less win than they had after 18 weeks in 2024. A big reason why is the play of quarterback Kirk Cousins.

“Kirk Cousins is exactly what I thought he was. He’s poised. He’s able to spread the ball around,” said first-year coach Raheem Morris, whose aggressive, upbeat coaching style also has been a big part of Atlanta's turnaround. ”He’s just a playmaker.” Now, to keep the fun going. Morris knows that six wins does not make a season.

Cousins has thrown eight touchdown passes against the Bucs this season, but he helped the Falcons put the game away with a surprising run.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins shredded the Buccaneers defense this season, but his 500-yard effort in Week 5 may be second-best.

That has them right in the game with the Falcons on Sunday. Atlanta leads 14-10 at halftime. The Cowboys had no runs of 15 yards or longer in the first seven games. They have three today, including a 22-yarder by quarterback Dak Prescott,

But that award is heading to Kirk Cousins again, and for good reason. Aside from a fumble on a play where he was completely blindsided thanks to a pass protection error and fumbled, Cousins played a nearly flawless game.