“Those are video game-level numbers” – Kirk Cousins smashes multiple records with historic 509 yards outing against Buccaneers, fans react

Kirk Cousins sets new Atlanta Falcons record after throwing 509 yards in OT win against Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football.

“Those are video game-level numbers” – Kirk Cousins smashes multiple records with historic 509 yards outing against Buccaneers, fans react

Kirk Cousins (Image via NFL/X)

When the Atlanta Falcons welcomed the red-hot Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Thursday Night Football, they knew they had a task at hand. Even the multitude of injuries the Buccaneers faced were not enough to deter them from any team. But as the game progressed, the Falcons kept pace. Their QB Kirk Cousins kept feeding every receiver on the roster to come away with a clutch win in overtime.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have one major advantage over the Falcons. Most of the starters have played together last season. Therefore, their chemistry is at a different level, which was highlighted by the efficient passing game Baker Mayfield threw.

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On the other hand, Cousins came into a situation where he had a new group of teammates. Even those teammates had to get accustomed to the new schemes. They were improving in the last few weeks, but tonight they showed out.

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Especially Kirk Cousins, as he threw for over 509 yards and led his team to victory with four touchdowns. He shook off a fourth quarter interception to lead them back to first tie and then threw the winning touchdown. That showed his ability to keep his mind in the game and come up clutch when it mattered.

Those 509 yards set a new franchise record for the Atlanta Falcons. Not bad for a new quarterback in a new system and that too in his fifth game of the season.

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The 36-year-old has now vaulted himself to the MVP conversations with that performance. Rest assured, fans know that the Atlanta Falcons have given him the situation to succeed.

Football fans in awe as Kirk Cousins smashes records in win

Football fans tuning in to watch the Thursday Night Football had a clue that the Pro-Bowler was racking up the yards. Then they watched as he threw an interception that almost cost them the game.

Kirk Cousins led his team to an OT win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football
Kirk Cousins led his team to an OT win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football (Image via Open Source/X)

With many Falcons’ fans leaving the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, everyone and even the betting odds threw away any chances of them winning. Then they saw Kirk Cousins drive down the field to tie the game and then the game winning touchdown.

But fans witnessing this stunning victory were equally stunned by the way the QB justified his massive contract. Setting a franchise record and winning a tight crucial game in the clutch is what fans want to watch. They took to social media to give Cousins his flowers, examples of which are below;

This game sets the tone for the Atlanta Falcons. If they can keep up this form, they can win some good games and keep them in the thick of the playoff hunt.

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The system under HC Raheem Morris seems to have unlocked Kirk Cousins. If their defense keeps up, they can ensure that playoff spot.