Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins has owned the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this season. After throwing for 500 yards and a game-winning touchdown to beat the Buccaneers in Week 5, Cousins tossed four touchdowns to complete the season sweep of Tampa Bay on Sunday.
The Falcons quarterback was awarded NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his efficient performance against the Buccaneers. Cousins completed 23 of 29 passes for 276 yards, four touchdowns and zero interceptions.
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Cousins also won the NFC Offensive Player of the Week after defeating the Bucs in Week 5. He has passed for 2,106 yards, 14 touchdowns, and seven interceptions for the season.
The 36-year-old is top five in passing yards entering Week 9. The Falcons secured sole possession of first place in the NFC South with their win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Next up, the Dallas Cowboys come to Atlanta for another NFC battle inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
