Kirk Cousins Leads Falcons to Victory with Historic Performance Against Tampa Bay

Atlanta quarterback Kirk Cousins delivered a masterful performance, passing for 276 yards and four touchdowns without an interception in the Falcons’ 31-26 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Cousins posted a 145.9 passer rating, continuing his impressive season and cementing his place among the NFL’s elite signal-callers.

Joining NFL Royalty

Cousins’ outing marked the 10th time in his career that he has thrown at least three touchdown passes with a passer rating of 140 or higher. This achievement places him in elite company, as he becomes just the sixth quarterback in NFL history to reach that mark. He joins a prestigious group that includes Tom Brady (21 games), Peyton Manning (20), Aaron Rodgers (20), Drew Brees (18), and Tony Romo (10).

Dominance Against the Bucs

Cousins has been particularly effective against Tampa Bay this season. With 785 passing yards and eight touchdown passes over two games against the Buccaneers, he became just the fourth player since 1948 to record at least 750 passing yards and eight touchdowns against a single opponent in one season. He now shares this distinction with Hall of Famers Dan Marino (874 yards, 8 TDs vs. Jets in 1988), Joe Montana (874 yards, 8 TDs vs. Falcons in 1990), and Y.A. Tittle (761 yards, 10 TDs vs. Washington in 1962).

Falcons Soar in NFC South

Cousins’ consistent production has elevated the Falcons, positioning them as serious contenders in the NFC South. With his combination of accuracy, poise, and big-game performances, the veteran quarterback is proving to be the leader Atlanta needed to guide their playoff push.

The Falcons look to carry this momentum forward as they head into the second half of the season, with Cousins leading the charge toward what could be a promising postseason run.