For the second time this season, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins dominated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, becoming a member of some uncommon Corridor of Fame firm.
Cousins handed for 276 yards (23-of-29) with 4 touchdowns and 0 interceptions within the Falcons’ 31-26 victory on Sunday. Over two conferences towards the NFC South rival this season, he is accomplished 74.7% (65-of-87) of his passes, throwing for 785 yards and eight touchdowns.
According to Josh Dubow of the Associated Press, Cousins is just the fourth quarterback since 1948 to report not less than 750 passing yards and eight touchdowns towards one opponent in a single season. He joins Corridor of Famers Joe Montana (vs. Atlanta Falcons, 1990), Dan Marino (vs. New York Jets, 1988) and Y.A. Tittle (vs. Washington, 1962).
If solely Cousins might play the Buccaneers each week.
Taking over Tampa Bay, he is averaged 392 yards, passing for eight touchdowns and only one interception. Towards everybody else, he is posted a 65.2 completion share (120-of-184), averaging 220 yards per recreation (1,321) with six touchdowns and 6 interceptions.
Regardless, Cousins’ efficiency on Sunday has put the Falcons within the driver’s seat atop the NFC South. Following the victory over the Buccaneers, Atlanta improved to 4-0 towards the division and 5-3 total.
In the meantime, after a feeling-out course of together with his new group, Cousins sounds extra assured concerning the Falcons’ probabilities shifting ahead.
“To go on the highway towards a very good soccer group, a playoff-caliber group, and get a win was a step in the suitable route,” Cousins told Pam Oliver of Fox Sports.
