Kirk Cousins
36-Year-Old
2024 Pass/Rush Stats
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Cousins was on pace for close to 5,000 yards and 40 TDs last year when he snapped his Achilles tendon in October. As it was, he finished QB24 in fantasy, despite playing only eight games. That’s what hefty volume will do for you -- when he went down in Week 8, he was the league leader in attempts (311). For the second year in a row, his average target depth dropped -- to 7.3, 24th in the league -- which boosted his on-target rate to a career-high 80.4 percent (2nd) and his completion rate to 69.5 percent (3rd). Cousins eschewed the deep ball (6.4 percent of attempts, 31st) for intermediate targets (26.0 percent, 3rd). That’ll probably be the formula again this season for the 36-year-old, especially because he never had elite arm strength in the first place. Whether he gets 600 attempts is the question after he signed with Atlanta in March for $100 million guaranteed. First, he’s still working back from the injury; second, new offensive coordinator Zac Robinson, after five years as a Rams assistant, is somewhat of an unknown; and third, the Falcons surprisingly drafted QB Michael Penix eighth overall in April. A lot can go sideways, including risk of eventually being usurped by Penix and his cannon arm. Cousins will need elite volume to have value in single-QB leagues, as he doesn't provide any rushing stats and isn't quite a top passer. Read Past Outlooks
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Falls flat in team debut
Cousins completed 16 of 26 passes for 155 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in Sunday's 18-10 loss to the Steelers.
ANALYSIS
Cousins did not have a good Falcons debut, as he struggled with both inefficiency and untimely mistakes. Each of his interceptions led directly to a field goal for the Steelers, and Cousins appeared out of sync in the offense as the team lost a fumble due to mistimed motion. Cousins also managed only 6.0 yards per attempt, and his longest completion went for just 20 yards. The considerable rust is understandable given that it's been 10 months since he appeared in game action after completing his recovery from Achilles surgery, though Cousins and the Falcons will face another tough test in Week 2 against the Eagles.
Cousins did not have a good Falcons debut, as he struggled with both inefficiency and untimely mistakes. Each of his interceptions led directly to a field goal for the Steelers, and Cousins appeared out of sync in the offense as the team lost a fumble due to mistimed motion. Cousins also managed only 6.0 yards per attempt, and his longest completion went for just 20 yards. The considerable rust is understandable given that it's been 10 months since he appeared in game action after completing his recovery from Achilles surgery, though Cousins and the Falcons will face another tough test in Week 2 against the Eagles.
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7.1%Avg Receiver YAC
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Overall QB Rating Against
51.5
Cornerbacks
84.4
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Measurables Review
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How do Kirk Cousins' measurables compare to other quarterbacks?
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205 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.93 secShuttle Time
4.50 secCone Drill
7.05 secVertical Jump
28.5 inBroad Jump
109 inHand Length
9.88 inArm Length
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Cousins pushed his streak of at least 3,500 passing yards and 25 TD passes to eight consecutive seasons last year, the longest active streak in the league. But he got there a little differently than in recent years. After throwing deep on at least 11 percent of his attempts each of the previous three seasons, only 7.9 percent of his attempts traveled at least 20 yards last season, 29th in the league, as his average target depth fell by nearly a full yard to 7.7 (22nd). Cousins doesn’t have a strong arm to begin with and his on-target rate on deep attempts fell to a three-year-low 50 percent. He made up for it, though, with a career-high 643 attempts overall. More volume, less efficiency — 7.1 YPA (15th) and a career-high 14 interceptions. He has enough weapons for another effective season in 2023. Adam Thielen left for Carolina, but the Vikings think they upgraded with first-round pick Jordan Addison, who will team with perhaps the league’s best wideout in Justin Jefferson. K.J. Osborn is proven as a solid No. 3 receiver, and a full season out of T.J. Hockenson (60 catches in 10 games with the Vikings last year) will help too. Cousins may even improve his efficiency in his second year in Kevin O’Connell’s system, but a lack of rushing production means he doesn't have much upside beyond last year's QB8 fantasy finish.
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No-go for preseason, set for Week 1
Cousins will not suit up for any of the Falcons' preseason games, but he "has no limitations" per coach Raheem Morris and remains on track to start Week 1 versus the Steelers, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
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Medically cleared for camp
Cousins (Achilles) is medically cleared for training camp but could have some "modifications" to his workload, William McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
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Joined by first-round rookie QB
Cousins (Achilles), who signed a four-year deal with Atlanta in March, is slated to be joined in the team's QB corps by Michael Penix, who was taken with the No. 8 overall pick in Thursday's NFL draft, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.
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Aiming to be 100 percent by June
Cousins (Achilles) said Wednesday during his introductory news conference with the Falcons that he's "optimistic to be full speed at practice" by the end of the offseason program in June, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
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Signing with Atlanta
Cousins (Achilles) is signing a four-year contract with the Falcons, according to agent Mike McCartney at Vayner Sports.
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Shines in Friday's practice
Cousins was sharp in Friday's training camp practice, completing 15 of 16 passes and adding a 10-yard rushing touchdown, per Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com.
ANALYSIS
Cousins showed that he has come a long way in his recovery from an Achilles tear suffered in October 2023. His strong play came against Atlanta's second-team defense, but it was still encouraging to see Cousins demonstrate accuracy throwing the ball and even a willingness to make a play with his legs. Meanwhile, rookie eighth overall pick Michael Penix worked exclusively with the second-team offense and doesn't seem to be a threat to Cousins' starting job to begin the season.
Cousins showed that he has come a long way in his recovery from an Achilles tear suffered in October 2023. His strong play came against Atlanta's second-team defense, but it was still encouraging to see Cousins demonstrate accuracy throwing the ball and even a willingness to make a play with his legs. Meanwhile, rookie eighth overall pick Michael Penix worked exclusively with the second-team offense and doesn't seem to be a threat to Cousins' starting job to begin the season.