Kirk Cousins is an American professional football quarterback currently playing for the Atlanta Falcons in the National Football League (NFL). He began his professional career after being drafted by the Washington Redskins in 2012, following his college football tenure with the Michigan State Spartans. Throughout his career, Cousins has established himself as a statistically proficient quarterback, ranking among the top players all-time in career completion percentage and regular season passer rating.
His performance has kept him in the sports news cycle, particularly during the 2025 NFL season. Recent headlines from a late-November game against the New Orleans Saints highlighted a mix of high and low moments. On one hand, he contributed positively to the Falcons' offense by throwing a touchdown pass that helped extend the team's lead.
Conversely, the same game featured a significant defensive play where an interception of his pass was returned for a touchdown by the opposing team. This event, along with other defensive pressures such as being sacked during the contest, illustrates the variable nature of a quarterback's performance week to week in the NFL. These recent on-field events contribute to the ongoing discussion about his role and impact with the Falcons.
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