The Atlanta Falcons are 7-7 after beating the Las Vegas Raiders, 15-9, but Kirk Cousins has thrown one touchdown and nine interceptions in the last five games. In October, the Atlanta Falcons looked like they were going to run away with the NFC South. But after opening November with a 27-21 win over the Dallas Cowboys, a four-game losing streak ensued.
The two-win Las Vegas Raiders hosted the Falcons Monday night, and Atlanta snapped its losing streak — albeit in ugly fashion. The Falcons scored just one offensive touchdown in the 15-9 win, and quarterback Kirk Cousins finished the night with just 112 passing yards. The veteran signal-caller also added to his NFL-leading interception total when he turned the ball over in the third quarter.
Falcons head coach Raheem Morris continues to face questions about whether he will bench Cousins in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. given Cousins' ongoing streak of poor performances. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.
COM Kirk Cousins (18) looks on as head coach Raheem Morris of the Atlanta Falcons speaks to the offense and defense during offseason workouts at the Atlanta Falcons' training complex May 14, 2024, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) After the narrow win over Las Vegas, Morris strayed slightly from his normal steadfast public defense of Cousins .
The head coach admitted the team needed more production from the quarterback. "He's got to play better. We have to find a way to get him to play better.
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