Yhe Falcons posted a two-word message after benching Kirk Cousins. By Andrew McCarty. Athlon Sports Updated on December 19, 2024, 8:49 AM. The Atlanta Falcons made the difficult choice earlier this week to bench starting quarterback Kirk Cousins after a streak of poor performances. With a postseason spot within reach, the Falcons have lost four of their previous five games while Cousins has struggled, throwing just one touchdown and nine interceptions in that span. “It’s professional football.” Cousins told reporters, “There’s a standard that I set for myself and that the team sets for me.” “Unfortunately, I wasn’t performing up to that standard consistently. It’s what it is. You roll with it. Now, you still prepare for one play.

This week, the Atlanta Falcons made the difficult choice to bench starting quarterback Kirk Cousins after a streak of poor performances. With a postseason spot within reach, the Falcons have lost four of their previous five games while Cousins has struggled, throwing just one touchdown and nine interceptions in that span. “It’s professional football.” Cousins told reporters, “There’s a standard that I set for myself and that the team sets for me.” “Unfortunately, I wasn’t performing up to that standard consistently. It’s what it is. You roll with it. Now, you still get ready, one play away, and support Mike, just trying to help our team find a way to win these last

The Atlanta Falcons made the difficult choice earlier this week to bench starting quarterback Kirk Cousins after a streak of poor performances. With a postseason spot within reach, the Falcons have lost four of their previous five games while Cousins has struggled, throwing just one touchdown and nine interceptions in that span. “It’s professional football.” Cousins told reporters, “There’s a standard that I set for myself and that the team sets for me.” “Unfortunately, I wasn’t performing up to that standard consistently. It’s what it is. You roll with it. Now, you still get ready, one play away, and support Mike, just trying to help our squad find a way to win these.

“Any time you take a step back or a demotion at work, it will not be welcomed with wonderful appreciation and all that. But Kirk was a professional, he’s a man, he’s a fantastic human, a great father, a great football player, and he’s done a lot of good for us this year. He handled it with class. He’s a true professional… However, losing your career inevitably brings some disappointment.” Atlanta and New York will play at 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday afternoon.