The Atlanta Falcons are on a two-game losing streak, but at 6-5, things could certainly get worse. After finishing the last three seasons with a 7-10 record, the team can break its six-year postseason drought with a strong finish in the Finals from 2024.
The biggest difference this year was the addition of a quarterback . Despite the team's many weaknesses, Cousins has helped Atlanta win multiple games by just one point through the first 11 weeks. The 36-year-old has rushed for 2,807 yards, 17 touchdowns and nine interceptions this season.
From 2021 to 2023, the Falcons used multiple first-round picks on offensive weapons, signing Kyle Pitts, Drake London and Bijan Robinson in consecutive years. Cousins has helped the team utilize these young playmakers in ways like Marcus Mariota, Taylor Heinicke and could not.
NFL.com has released a new feature highlighting a player for each future team for entering Week 13. Cousins was considered a “no-brainer” for Atlanta:
— Jeffri Chadiha, NFL.com
Atlanta's finale could be more difficult than we previously thought. The red-hot Los Angeles Chargers (7-3) come to town in Week 13. The Falcons also have games against the Minnesota Vikings (9:2) and the Washington Commanders (7:5).
The team still has three more winnable games on the schedule, including a possible Week 15 matchup against and the Las Vegas Raiders. Check out the team's remaining schedule with score for every game.
The Falcons host the Chargers this Sunday at 1:00 p.m. ET at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.