ATLANTA (AP) — As Kirk Cousins showed he has more left in his career, the Atlanta Falcons played as if they haven't given up on their season.

Cousins enjoyed a bounce-back game in his renewed role as the Falcons starter. Cousins, 37, provided reminders of his early season form in 2024 as Atlanta snapped its five-game losing streak with Sunday's 24-10 win at New Orleans.

The Falcons (4-7) remain a long way away from realizing their hopes of their first winning record and playoff season since 2017.

Still, the steady leadership of Cousins following Michael Penix Jr.’s season-ending knee injury last week provided hope the season can be salvaged.

Cousins threw for 199 yards and two touchdowns even with top wide receiver Drake London out with a knee injury. The four-time Pro Bowl quarter

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