Kirk Cousins threw for 299 yards and three touchdowns, the last a go-ahead score to Adam Thielen with 9:34 left to push Minnesota past the New England Patriots in a 33-26 victory Thursday night.

Whether he's sharpening the first-team defense or helping Michael Penix, Cousins is doing what he can to help the Falcons.

TAMPA, Fla. \- Kirk Cousins put on a passing clinic Sunday, throwing for 276 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Atlanta Falcons to a 31-26 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Falcons won’t see Michael Penix Jr. or Kirk Cousins on the field against Dallas, leaving backups to carry the load. Penix ...

Cousins completed 32 of 41 passes for 296 yards, a touchdown and an interception in Sunday's 29-22 win over the Bears. He also rushed four times for four yards and another score.

Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings talks with head coach Kevin O'Connell during the third quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field on October 29, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins struck Ray-Ray McCloud for an 11-yard touchdown early in the second half against the Dallas Cowboys on Nov. 3. That was ...

Cousins and opposing QB Jared Goff were throwing darts back and forth all night. Two of his touchdowns came on pinpoint passes to Aldrick Robinson, while he hit a wide-open Adam Thielen for his third.

Cousins completed 20 of 30 passes for 175 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in the Vikings ' 24-16 win over the Dolphins on Sunday. He also netted minus-5 yards on two carries.

The Falcons' highest-paid player is the backup QB. Will that be a distraction as they try to develop Michael Penix Jr. into a ...

It won't be easy for the Atlanta Falcons to trade Kirk Cousins. He's owed a lot of money still, making him the most expensive backup QB in the league. It'd probably take an injury to a starting ...

Cousins is also tied for fourth among QBs when it comes to their passing touchdown total. He threw 29 last season but had 33 and 35 in the two previous seasons. Cousins has averaged 29.25 passing ...