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Kirk Cousins lights it up, leads Falcons to OT win on Thursday Night Football

Former Michigan State legend quarterback Kirk Cousins had himself a massive game on Thursday Night Football

Former Michigan State legend quarterback Kirk Cousins had himself a massive game on Thursday Night Football.

Cousins put on arguably one of his best career performances in a Thursday Night Football victory for the Atlanta Falcons over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Cousins threw for 509 yards and four touchdowns in the win. One of his four touchdown passes came in overtime from 45 yards out to seal the victory.

With the win, Cousins and the Falcons have moved into first place of the NFC South Division. This is Cousins’ first season with the Falcons, who are now 3-2 overall.

Here’s a clip of the game-winning touchdown pass from Cousins in overtime:

Here’s a clip of Cousins’ postgame on the field interview following the win:

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Watch Kirk Cousins TD pass in Falcons’ Thursday Night Football matchup

Former Michigan State legend Kirk Cousins got the scoring started in week five of the NFL season

Former Michigan State legend Kirk Cousins got the scoring started in week five of the NFL season.

Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons struck first in this week’s Thursday Night Football matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Cousins was able to find wide receiver Drake London for an 18-yard touchdown play to give the Falcons the early 7-0 lead.

Check out the highlight play below:

Cousins is in his first season with the Falcons after signing with Atlanta in the offseason. The Falcons are off to a 2-2 start to the season.

Stay with Spartans Wire for more updates on Cousins and the Falcons.

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Former Spartan, Falcons QB Kirk Cousins makes NFL Top 100 list

Former Michigan State quarterback Kirk Cousins is once again a top 100 player in the NFL

Former Michigan State quarterback Kirk Cousins is once again a top 100 player in the NFL.

The annual NFL Top 100 Players list has begun to be revealed, and Cousins cracked the list again this year. This is the eighth time Cousins has been selected for this prestigious honor.

Cousins came in at No. 81 this year, which is 42 spots lower than last year’s rankings. He, however, did miss most of last season with a torn Achilles injury.

Cousins will debut in Atlanta this coming season as the new Falcons starting quarterback. He signed with the Falcons as a free agent this offseason.

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WATCH: Trailer released for Netflix documentary on NFL quarterbacks including former Spartan Kirk Cousins

Here is your chance to get an inside look at one of the greatest Spartan quarterbacks of all time

Here is your chance to get an inside look at one of the greatest Spartan quarterbacks of all time.

Former Spartan Kirk Cousins is one of three quarterbacks to be profiled in an upcoming Netflix documentary on the quarterback position in the NFL. The documentary will also include Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs and Marcus Mariota of the Atlanta Falcons.

Cousins — who plays for Minnesota — was a star quarterback for the Spartans under former head coach Mark Dantonio. Since leaving Michigan State, Cousins has had a successful career in the NFL, starting 141 career games for Washington Commanders (formerly known as the Redskins during Cousins’ time there) and Minnesota Vikings.

The documentary is set to be released on July 12. Check out the trailer for this interesting Netflix documentary below:

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