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Kirk Cousins Shines as Falcons Defeat Cardinals 26-19

12/24/2025

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Kirk Cousins, Atlanta Falcons quarterback, led Falcons to a 26-19 Week 16 win over Arizona Cardinals, completing 21 of 35 passes for 197 yards and two touchdowns, and has thrown for 1,415 yards and eight touchdowns this season.
After the game, he joked about a Christmas suit.
Cousins regained the starting role after Michael Penix Jr.'s injury.
Falcons sit at 6-9 and are out of playoff contention entering Week 17.

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Kirk Cousins, Atlanta Falcons quarterback, led Falcons to a 26-19 Week 16 win over Arizona Cardinals, completing 21 of 35 passes for 197 yards and two touchdowns, and has thrown for 1,415 yards and eight touchdowns this season.
After the game, he joked about a Christmas suit.
Cousins regained the starting role after Michael Penix Jr.'s injury.
Falcons sit at 6-9 and are out of playoff contention entering Week 17.