Cousins Unleashes Aerial Assault, Shatters Records in Falcons' Thrilling Victory
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Cousins Unleashes Aerial Assault, Shatters Records in Falcons' Thrilling Victory
Cousins Unleashes Aerial Assault, Shatters Records in Falcons' Thrilling Victory Kirk Cousins delivered a performance for the ages Thursday night, leading the Atlanta Falcons to a 36-30 overtime victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The veteran quarterback etched his name into the franchise record books with a career-high 509 passing yards, eclipsing Matt Ryan's previous single-game mark. A Night of Records and Redemption: Cousins, often criticized for his inconsistency, silenced doubters with a masterful display of precision and arm strength. He completed 42 of 58 passes, connecting with seven different receivers. This offensive explosion came on the same night that Matt Ryan was inducted into the Falcons Ring of Honor, adding a layer of poetic justice to Cousins' achievement. Key Highlights: 509 passing yards: A new Falcons franchise record. 4 touchdowns: Cousins spread the wealth, finding Drake London, Kyle Pitts, Mack Hollins, and KhaDarel Hodge for scores. Game-winning to…