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The Atlanta Falcons, after a promising start to the season, are currently on a three-game losing streak, tied for the NFC South lead with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Quarterback Kirk Cousins has struggled significantly during this stretch, throwing six interceptions and failing to score a touchdown. The article discusses areas for improvement for Cousins and the Falcons, including focusing on long-distance throws, leveraging running back Bijan Robinson, limiting turnovers, improving red zone efficiency, and re-establishing tight end Kyle Pitts as a key target.
- Kirk Cousins has thrown six interceptions and no touchdowns in the last three games.
- The Falcons need to improve their red zone efficiency and limit turnovers to regain playoff form.
Kirk Cousins | QB
Injury
Pickup
Week 13
10 pass yards
2 interceptions
- Cousins has the most interceptions (13) and fumbles (12) in the league.
- He has struggled with long-distance throws, completing only 10-of-24 attempts for 217 yards with three interceptions during the losing streak.
Bijan Robinson | RB
Breakout
Week 13
0
26 carries
- Robinson had a season-high 26 carries and six catches against the Chargers.
- He ranks fourth in the NFL for yards after the catch (477).
Kyle Pitts | TE
Pickup
Week 13
1 receptions
5 targets
- Pitts has seen a decline in targets and receptions, with only one reception in three of the last four games.
- He could be key in improving the Falcons' red zone efficiency.
Atlanta Falcons
- The Falcons need to improve their goal-to-go touchdown percentage, currently the third worst in the league.
- They have a more difficult schedule ahead and must address their offensive struggles to maintain playoff contention.