You Like That: Kirk Cousins Sets Franchise Record On Night Matt Ryan Is Honored

Kirk Cousins shined bright on a night when the Atlanta Falcons honored QB Matt Ryan.

Cousins went 42/58 for 509 passing yards and four passing TDs in an overtime win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Kirk Cousins broke the franchise record for passing yards in a single game.

He became the 22nd different QB to ever throw for 500+ passing yards.

We look at Kirk Cousins’ historical night and whether the Falcons can be a threat in the NFC.

Kirk Cousins’ Historical night

The Atlanta Falcons honored former QB Matt Ryan on Thursday Night Football.

That same night, current Falcons QB Kirk Cousins set a franchise record for most passing yards in a single game.

Cousins went 42/58 for 509 passing yards and four passing TDs in an overtime win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Kirk Cousins became the 22nd different QB in NFL history to throw for 500+ passing yards in a game.

The Falcons needed Cousins to have a sensational night and he delivered.

Atlanta’s defense gave up 30 points against the Tampa Bay Bucs but Cousins and the offense overcame a poor defensive performance.

Drake London had 12 catches, 154 receiving yards, and one receiving TD. Darnell Mooney had nine catches, 105 receiving yards, and two receiving TDs. Kyle Pitts had seven catches and 88 receiving yards, and Khadarel Hodge had the game-winning 45-yard receiving TD in overtime.

On a night where the passing attack was on point, Bijan Robinson only had 12 carries but was able to have 61 rushing yards and added three catches and 16 receiving yards.

Atlanta will look to carry their momentum on offense for the rest of the season and hope to be a threat in the NFC.

Can The Atlanta Falcons Be A Threat In The NFC?

The Atlanta Falcons proved with Kirk Cousins under center that they can be a lethal offense.

Kirk Cousins set a franchise record for most passing yards in a single game in a critical divisional matchup.

The Falcons are now 3-2 and first in the division with victories over the Bucs and Saints.

Atlanta is positioned well in the division with wins against the Bucs and Saints.

With Kirk Cousins under center, the Falcons should remain in first in the NFC South.

However, their defense will need to improve for the Falcons to be considered a real threat in the NFC.

They are allowing 23.0 ppg, which is in the bottom half of the league.

Getting to the QB remains a major issue as they rank last in the league in sacks per game.

Through five weeks, the Falcons are averaging just 1.0 sacks per game.

Kirk Cousins gives the Falcons a chance to be a threat in the NFC but their defense will need to get more pressure on the QB for the Falcons to be considered a serious threat in the conference.