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Kirk Cousins faced heavy criticism following a dismal performance in the Falcons' 17-13 loss to the Chargers, where he threw four interceptions, tying a career-high. Despite the defense's strong showing, including five sacks and no offensive touchdowns allowed, the Falcons fell to 6-6 and are struggling to maintain their lead in the NFC South. Head coach Raheem Morris and teammates defended Cousins, emphasizing the need for collective improvement rather than placing blame solely on the quarterback.
- Kirk Cousins threw four interceptions, marking one of the worst games of his career.
- The Falcons' defense performed well, but the offense's struggles led to their third consecutive loss.
- Despite the poor performance, head coach Raheem Morris and teammates continue to support Cousins.
Kirk Cousins | QB
Injury
Week 13
4 interceptions
- Cousins threw four interceptions, including a pick-six and another in the end zone.
- He has not thrown a touchdown in three consecutive games, a first since becoming a full-time starter.
- Cousins accepted responsibility for the loss and expressed a desire to improve.
Drake London | WR
Week 13
- London defended Cousins, emphasizing that the loss was a team effort and not solely on the quarterback.
- He highlighted the importance of executing plays and running the right routes.
Atlanta Falcons
- The Falcons are now 6-6 and struggling to maintain their lead in the NFC South.
- Despite a strong defensive performance, the offense's inability to score has led to consecutive losses.
- Head coach Raheem Morris remains committed to Cousins as the starting quarterback.
Los Angeles Chargers
- The Chargers capitalized on Cousins' mistakes, securing a crucial win.
- Their defense played a key role in the victory, forcing multiple turnovers.