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Kirk Cousins Throws for 509 Yards as Falcons Edge Buccaneers 36-30 in OT Thriller

Oct 4, 2024, 03:32 AM

In a thrilling overtime victory, the Atlanta Falcons defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 36-30. Younghoe Koo sent the game to overtime with a 52-yard field goal as time expired. Kirk Cousins was instrumental in the win, throwing for a franchise-record 509 yards and four touchdowns on 42/58 completions. Despite an interception by Lavonte David, Cousins led the Falcons to victory with a game-winning touchdown pass to KhaDarel Hodge. The win moves the Falcons to a 3-2 record in the NFC South, tying them with the Buccaneers. This marked Cousins' 15th game-winning drive since 2017.