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Kirk Cousins’ Surprising Revelation That Led to His Struggles Last Season

Cousins had 17 TDs versus 7 INTs through the Atlanta Falcons’ first nine games, before just 1 TD compared to 9 INTs over his last five games.
Kirk Cousins’ Surprising Revelation That Led to His Struggles Last Season
Kirk Cousins (18) of the Atlanta Falcons warms up before the game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Jan. 5, 2025. Todd Kirkland/Getty Images
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The 2024 NFL season was one of change for veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins. He changed teams, going from the Minnesota Vikings to the Atlanta Falcons and changed jersey numbers, going from the No. 8 he wore for a decade to No. 18 in Atlanta. But the biggest change for Cousins was going from being a starter to a backup for the first time since the 2014 season.

Late in the year, the 36-year-old Cousins was benched in favor of 24-year-old first-round rookie, Michael Penix Jr.

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Ross Kelly is a sports journalist who has been published by ESPN, CBS and USA Today. He has also done statistical research for Stats Inc. and Synergy Sports Technology. A graduate of LSU, Ross resides in Houston.