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The Atlanta Falcons left Las Vegas with a 15-9 win over the Raiders, but it surely wasn’t precisely one that may encourage confidence in followers heading into an important stretch to shut out the season.
Quarterback Kirk Cousins’ struggles continued within the win. Although he picked up his first passing landing since Nov. 3, he had simply 112 passing yards, a landing and an interception on 11-of-17 assing. Except for a first-quarter landing, all of Atlanta’s factors got here off of discipline targets and a security.
The Falcons’ protection carried out effectively, however that is not a lot to marvel at given they had been going through one of many worst offenses within the NFL this 12 months.
After the sport, followers voiced their frustrations with Cousins as some followers referred to as for rookie quarterback Micheal Penix to take over beneath heart.
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Kirk Cousins has 9 INTS in his final 5 video games 😅
(through @NFL) pic.twitter.com/ECjjlJuSrK
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This was presupposed to be a Kirk Cousins confidence sport. However I assume it is a Younghoe Koo confidence sport.
Jason McIntyre @jasonrmcintyre
Kirk cousins has 95 passing yards getting into the 4th quarter
The sport is being performed indoors.
Vs a crew with two wins
Lacking its finest defensive participantTime to see Penix
Rise Up Reader @RiseUpReader
Kirk Cousins is a sunk price.
This offense has severely regressed and has no life.
There is no such thing as a purpose past optics to not play Michael Penix.
Skrip @P2WFantasy
It is time for Kirk Cousins to be benched for the remainder of the 12 months
Sufficient is sufficient
Develop your rookie QB
Schlasser @UrinatingTree
Kirk Cousins threw a landing? It has been so lengthy I forgot what that was like.
Deeg @DeegSports
Bijan Robinson now has extra speeding yards (112) than Kirk Cousins has passing yards (106) pic.twitter.com/aoe4prvlfM
Courtney @CourtsSports0
I discover it actually onerous to consider that Michael Penix is not higher than Kirk Cousins
He is so washed, it is unbelievable
Derek Brown @DBro_FFB
ATL has completed all the things they’ll to cover Kirk Cousins…give it up…
It’s Michael Penix time. Do it.
The sentiment was completely different for Raiders followers, who gave the impression to be pleased with a loss as they attempt to “tank for Shedeur (Sanders).”
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Raiders followers are one thing else 😂 pic.twitter.com/a11kBX0oeE
The Falcons improved to 7-7 with the win however nonetheless have a methods to go to maintain their playoff hopes alive. Atlanta might want to win its remaining three video games towards the New York Giants, Washington Commanders and Carolina Panthers to probably snap a six-season postseason drought.
Whereas that schedule seems to be considerably manageable, it is onerous to think about the Falcons can win three in a row with the way in which they have been taking part in.
