Kirk Cousins
Quarterback
Ht: 6' 3" Wt: 205 Age: 36 Exp: 13 years College: Michigan State Drafted: 2012 R4 102
Avg FF PTS
17.67
Per Game
Cumulative FF PTS
247.4
Position Rank: 20th
Projected FF PTS
N/A
Week 20
Upside / Downside
-24.93
Week 20
Posted: 1/10/2025 5:48 am GMT
Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot said he would be "very confident" in retaining QB Kirk Cousins to be the team's backup for the 2025 season. Fontenot also indicated that reports saying Cousins would be released before a $10 million roster bonus was due on March 17 were unfounded.
Huddle Up: While the Falcons GM made some points about the low cap hit of Michael Penix Jr. and the allure of having an experienced backup behind this season's first-round pick, it's probably little more than posturing as NFL teams are notoriously coy about tipping future plans. Obviously, if the Falcons do retain Cousins as QB2, he'd hold zero fantasy appeal. If he is released and resurfaces somewhere else with a shot at a starting job (Cleveland, perhaps?), the veteran would be worth tracking in case another offseason of recovery allows him to rediscover his pre-injury form.
Posted: 12/21/2024 4:45 pm GMT
Several NFL executives believe that the Atlanta Falcons will release QB Kirk Cousins before he is due a $10 million roster bonus March 17, according to multiple sources. However, a Falcons official stated that it was too early to determine if he will be let go, given that QB Michael Penix has a relatively low salary cap number ($5.2 million) for the 2025 season, which would give the club the financial flexibility to keep Cousins.
Huddle Up: For the second consecutive year, Cousins is expected to become a free agent. The 36-year-old has a no-trade clause in the deal he signed with Atlanta, which gives the Falcons no leverage in this situation. Despite his poor play down the stretch, with just one touchdown and nine interceptions in his last five games, there could be a number of NFL clubs with shaky quarterback situations interested in him for the 2025 season.
Posted: 12/18/2024 12:44 am GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. will start over QB Kirk Cousins in Week 16, head coach Raheem Morris revealed on Tuesday, Dec. 17.
Huddle Up: Penix Jr. has thrown just five NFL passes, so it goes without saying he can't be trusted in lineups this week. Adding to that, the change leaves all Falcons pass-catchers on shakier ground entering Week 16.
Posted: 12/17/2024 9:30 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins may be in danger of losing the starting job after head coach Raheem Morris told reporters "We still have to go through that process," when asked about who the starter will be Tuesday, Dec. 17.
Huddle Up: This would be a massive shake-up to the Falcons offense, but Cousins hasn't been playing well enough over the last month. With first-round pick Michael Penix waiting in the wings, he could be in line to make his first career start soon. That would likely lead to a slight downgrade for Drake London and Bijan Robinson considering the unknown Penix would bring.
Posted: 12/17/2024 4:56 am GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins completed 11-of-17 passes for 112 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Week 15 against the Las Vegas Raiders, while running three times for no yards.
Huddle Up: The good news is that Cousins threw a touchdown for the first time in five games, but the bad news is Cousins had a season low in passing yardage. It's uncertain what has gone wrong for Cousins in the ATL, but the calls from fans for Michael Penix Jr. are getting louder and louder. Cousins should be treated as a QB2 in most fantasy leagues for Week 16 against the New York Giants.
Posted: 12/08/2024 9:16 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins went 23-for-37 for 344 yards, zero touchdowns and two interceptions against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 14.
Huddle Up: Cousins has now gone four straight games without a touchdown pass and has eight interceptions during that span. He likely will keep the starting job for the time being but is probably only an option in two-quarterback leagues for the rest of the season.
Posted: 12/08/2024 3:04 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins is not in danger of being benched despite his struggles over the last few weeks, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Huddle Up: Cousins has gone three straight games without a touchdown and has six interceptions during that span including a four-interception game last week. He should be avoided in standard leagues but could still be an option in some deeper two-quarterback leagues.
Posted: 12/01/2024 8:15 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins went 24-for-39 for 245 yards, zero touchdowns and four interceptions against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 13.
Huddle Up: Cousins has gone three straight games without a passing touchdown and has six interceptions during that span. He will be facing a good Minnesota Vikings defense next week and should be avoided in standard leagues.
Posted: 11/17/2024 10:40 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins completed 18-of-27 passes for 173 yards, no touchdowns and one interception in Week 11 against the Denver Broncos before being lifted in the fourth quarter of the rout. Rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. finished in mop-up duty.
Huddle Up: Cousins and the Falcons will look to rebound in Week 13 after the team returns from its bye week. He remains more of a low-end QB1 or top QB2 in fantasy leagues of 12 or more teams.
Posted: 11/15/2024 7:15 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins (elbow, shoulder) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 15, and is not on the injury report for Week 11.
Huddle Up: Cousins was held without a touchdown for just the second time in the season last week but did throw for 306 yards. He will be facing a good Denver Broncos defense and probably should only be considered a starter in two-quarterback leagues.
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