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.

Anyone who watched the Atlanta Falcons over the past few seasons could recognize their biggest shortcoming. The lack of a first-rate quarterback.

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.