Kirk Cousins

Kirk Cousins completed 20-of-29 passes for 230 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in the Falcons’ 22-17, Week 3 loss to the Chiefs.

The Falcons defense once again gave the team a chance late but a failed fourth down conversion in the red zone with under a minute to play would ultimately halt yet another comeback effort from Kirk Cousins. The Falcons jumped out to a solid lead in the first half after finding paint on two of their first three possessions, eventually allowing the Chiefs to claw their way back into the game while managing just three additional points the rest of the game. Cousins continues to look largely immobile in the pocket as he works his way back from a torn Achilles last season, something that also seems to be affecting his throwing motion. The throwing mechanics have led to a higher rate of short field throws through three weeks, something Falcons fans and fantasy managers are hoping will improve as the seasons surges on. Up next for the Falcons is a difficult test against the Saints in Week 4.