Cousins completed 16 of 26 passes for 155 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in Sunday's 18-10 loss to the Steelers. Cousins did not have a good Falcons debut, as he struggled with both inefficiency and untimely mistakes. Each of his interceptions led directly to a field goal for the Steelers, and Cousins appeared out of sync in the offense as the team lost a fumble due to mistimed motion. Cousins also managed only 6.0 yards per attempt, and his longest completion went for just 20 yards. The considerable rust is understandable given that it's been 10 months since he appeared in game action, though Cousins and the Falcons will face another tough test in Week 2 against the Eagles.
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Career Stats - Passing
ATTCMPCMP%YDSAVGTDINT5,2033,48166.9%39,6267.6271112Career Stats - Rushing
CARYDSAVGTDLNGFDFUM3059583.119292591Passing
Season ATT CMP CMP% YDS AVG TD INT 2024 26 16 61.5 155 6 1 2 2023 311 216 69.5 2,331 7.5 18 5 2022 643 424 65.9 4,547 7.1 29 14 2021 561 372 66.3 4,221 7.5 33 7 2020 516 349 67.6 4,265 8.3 35 13 2019 444 307 69.1 3,603 8.1 26 6 2018 606 425 70.1 4,298 7.1 30 10 2017 540 347 64.3 4,093 7.6 27 13 2016 606 406 67 4,917 8.1 25 12 2015 543 379 69.8 4,166 7.7 29 11 2014 204 126 61.8 1,710 8.4 10 9 2013 155 81 52.3 854 5.5 4 7 2012 48 33 68.8 466 9.7 4 3 Career 5,2033,48166.9%39,6267.6271112Rushing
Season CAR YDS AVG TD LNG FD FUM 2024 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2023 14 25 1.8 0 10 6 7 2022 31 97 3.1 2 19 11 7 2021 29 115 4 1 29 8 12 2020 32 156 4.9 1 16 0 9 2019 31 63 2 1 14 0 10 2018 44 123 2.8 1 19 0 9 2017 49 179 3.7 4 18 0 13 2016 34 96 2.8 4 19 0 9 2015 26 48 1.8 5 13 0 9 2014 7 20 2.9 0 12 0 2 2013 4 14 3.5 0 6 0 3 2012 3 22 7.3 0 17 0 1 Career 3059583.119292591 -
Career Stats - Passing
ATTCMPCMP%YDSAVGTDINT15510366.5%1,0476.851Career Stats - Rushing
CARYDSAVGTDLNGFDFUM620.32315Passing
Season ATT CMP CMP% YDS AVG TD INT 2022 39 31 79.5 273 7 2 0 2019 60 40 66.7 414 6.9 2 1 2015 46 29 63 329 7.2 1 0 2012 10 3 30 31 3.1 0 0 Career 15510366.5%1,0476.851Rushing
Season CAR YDS AVG TD LNG FD FUM 2022 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 2019 2 -1 -0.5 0 0 0 1 2015 2 2 1 1 3 0 3 2012 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 Career 620.32315
Kirk Cousins
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Previous Game (vs. PIT 9/8)
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ATTCMPCMP%YDSAVGTDINT261661.5155612Rushing
CARYDSAVGTDLNGFDFUM1000000
Kirk Cousins
Game Log
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Regular SeasonpassingrushingDateOppResultATTCMPCMP%YDSAVGTDINTCARYDSAVGTDLNGFD9/8L 10-18261661.5155612100000
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Kirk Cousins Player Profile
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Kirk Cousins Fantasy Projections
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Next Game8:15 pm September 16DraftKings points 15.7FanDuel Points 15.7ATT 31.6CMP 21.5PASS YDS 223.5TD 1.4LNG 31.7CMP% 68.0SACK 1.5SYL 10.8INT 0.3RUSH YDS 3.9CBSS fantasy points 17.6ESPN fantasy points 14.7Yahoo fantasy points 15.1
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Expected to pass >300 YDS22% -
Full season projectionsATT 602.3CMP 393.0PASS YDS 4,436.6TD 28.3LNG 51.9CMP% 65.2SACK 37.4SYL 255.0INT 10.9
Kirk Cousins Latest News
Falls flat in ATL debut
Cousins completed 16 of 26 passes for 155 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in Sunday's 18-10 loss to the Steelers. Cousins did not have a good Falcons debut, as he struggled with both inefficiency and untimely mistakes. Each of his interceptions led directly to a field goal for the Steelers, and Cousins appeared out of sync in the offense as the team lost a fumble due to mistimed motion. Cousins also managed only 6.0 yards per attempt, and his longest completion went for just 20 yards. The considerable rust is understandable given that it's been 10 months since he appeared in game action, though Cousins and the Falcons will face another tough test in Week 2 against the Eagles.
No-go for preseason, set for Week 1
Cousins will not suit up for any of the Falcons' preseason games, but he "has no limitations" per coach Raheem Morris and remains on track to start Week 1 versus the Steelers, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. "The guy's full-go," Morris said. "I don't worry about [Cousins]." The veteran signal-caller has reportedly showcased a recent willingness to tuck and run the ball at practices, and to take hits that will extend a play, which are positive signs as he heads into his age-36 season while working back from a serious injury. Morris said the Falcons fully expect Cousins to be ready for Sept. 8's regular-season opener, but that in the meantime "we're just trying to avoid any unnecessary trips or stumbles." Rookie eighth overall pick Michael Penix could be the biggest beneficiary of Cousins not suiting up for preseason action, as Atlanta could allow him to get the bulk of first-team exhibition reps, beginning with Friday's contest on the road in Miami.
Medically cleared for camp
Cousins (Achilles) is medically cleared for training camp but could have some "modifications" to his workload, William McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports. In other words, Cousins might not get as many reps as a starting quarterback typically would even though he doesn't have any limitations in terms of the types of activities he can do. The Falcons have two good options to handle first-team QB reps when Cousins is rested, as they still have Taylor Heinicke and drafted Michael Penix eighth overall. The latter development could make things rather interesting in Atlanta if Cousins doesn't look like his Minnesota self in his age-36 season ahead. The Falcons were undeterred by the Achilles' tear he suffered late last October, giving Cousins a four-year, $180 million contract with half the money guaranteed at signing.
Joined by first-round rookie QB
Cousins (Achilles), who signed a four-year deal with Atlanta in March, is slated to be joined in the team's QB corps by Michael Penix, who was taken with the No. 8 overall pick in Thursday's NFL draft, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports. Despite the franchise's surprising decision to select Penix, Cousins, who is rebounding from an Achilles tear that he sustained Oct. 29, remains locked in as the Falcons' No. 1 QB for the foreseeable future. Regarding that topic, GM Terry Fontenot noted Thursday, "Kirk Cousins is our quarterback. We're very excited about Kirk, very excited about this team. (With) Michael Penix we're talking about the future. The draft is you look at the future and you look at big picture." In terms of his injury recovery, Cousins relayed last month that he's progressing well and is "optimistic that (he) can be full speed at practice before (the Falcons) break for the summer." In any case, barring any setbacks, Cousins -- who turns 36 in August -- is entrenched atop Atlanta's depth chart, with Penix providing the team with both an insurance policy for the veteran signal-caller, as well as a potential successor down the road.
Aiming to be 100 percent by June
Cousins (Achilles) said during his introductory news conference as a member of the Falcons on Wednesday that he's "optimistic to be full speed at practice" by the end of the offseason program in June, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports. Considering Cousins suffered a torn right Achilles on Oct. 29 during a Week 8 win at Green Bay, he may be hard-pressed to be completely healthy once Atlanta completes mandatory minicamp. More realistically, he'll be able to handle most of the first-team reps during training camp and even get some run in the preseason as he transitions to the third team of his career. When he's healthy, Cousins will have all the skill talent at his disposal in the form of RBs Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier, WR Drake London and TE Kyle Pitts. All four players have exactly one campaign with at least 900 yards from scrimmage, which should help Cousins dabble with 4,000-plus passing yards like he did seven times in eight seasons from 2015 through 2022.
Signing with Atlanta
Cousins (Achilles) is signing a four-year contract with the Falcons, according to agent Mike McCartney at Vayner Sports. The Falcons were rumored to represent Minnesota's strongest competition for the 35-year-old QB and apparently won the bidding within the first three hours of the free-agent negotiating period. Cousins can't sign a contract until Wednesday afternoon, and it might take a bit longer than that to become official given the possible complication of his rehab from a torn Achilles' tendon. The injury is less of a concern for a pocket passer than for other NFL players, but it may nonetheless impact Cousins' participation in offseason practices under new Falcons coach Raheem Morris and offensive coordinator Zac Robinson. The signing is excellent news for WR Drake London and TE Kyle Pitts, and it also bodes well for RB Bijan Robinson's continued involvement as a receiver. Cousins won't necessarily have the deepest group of pass catchers in Atlanta, but he'll have high-end talent and a strong offensive line. The Vikings, meanwhile, are left without a starting QB and figure to take a look at both veteran and rookie options.
Ready to talk contract with Atlanta
Cousins (Achilles) is expected to begin negotiating with the Falcons when the legal tampering period begins at 12:00 p.m. ET on Monday, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports. Rumors have connected the two parties for the past couple weeks, and it sounds like the Falcons may be willing to outbid the Vikings for Cousins' services. It's also possible the Vikings up their offer in the presence of a real threat, and Cousins may even give the team an opportunity to match any offer he receives. Whatever the case, Atlanta needs to be taken seriously as a contender for Cousins' services. His presence under center would be a huge fantasy boost for WR Drake London and TE Kyle Pitts, with RB Bijan Robinson possibly benefiting quite a bit as well.
Expected to test open market
Cousins (Achilles) is expected to test the free-agent market this week, though his agent and the Vikings remain in contact, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. "The Vikings are still in this," Pelissero added. But the Falcons and Broncos were two teams mentioned as possible destinations should Cousins ultimately leave Minnesota. Teams are permitted to speak with free agents from other teams starting at 12:00 p.m. ET on Monday. Cousins is expected to command a contract that averages more than $40 million per year.
Achilles tear confirmed
The news come as little surprise, as multiple reports suggested that Cousins suffered an Achilles tear shortly after he exited in the fourth quarter with the injury. A timeline and details for Cousins' surgery will be determined later this week, but the 35-year-old will be done for the season and may not be guaranteed to be back to 100 percent health for NFL training camps next summer. Jaren Hall replaced Cousins late in Sunday's game, but the Vikings haven't determined whether the rookie fifth-round pick will start Week 9 at Atlanta. Cousins, meanwhile, is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.