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Kirk Cousins Leads Falcons to 36-30 Overtime Win Over Buccaneers with Record 509 Yards, 4 TDs

Oct 4, 2024, 03:40 AM

Kirk Cousins led the Atlanta Falcons to a thrilling 36-30 overtime victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football. Cousins set a franchise record with a career-high 509 passing yards, surpassing Matt Ryan's previous record of 503 yards. He completed 42 of 58 passes, threw four touchdowns, and had one interception in his 150th career start. KhaDarel Hodge scored the game-winning touchdown in overtime, marking his second career receiving touchdown. The win moves the Falcons to a 3-2 record in the NFC South, tying them with the Buccaneers. Baker Mayfield also had a strong performance for Tampa Bay, completing 79.2% of his passes for 180 yards and three touchdowns. This victory continues Atlanta's undefeated streak against Tampa Bay in prime-time games. Cousins becomes the 15th QB in NFL history to throw for 500+ yards and 4+ touchdowns in a single game.