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Kirk Cousins on Falcons' comeback: 'I still am not sharp enough'

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 16: Kirk Cousins #18 of the Atlanta Falcons throws a pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter in the game at Lincoln Financial Field on September 16, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 16: Kirk Cousins #18 of the Atlanta Falcons throws a pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter in the game at Lincoln Financial Field on September 16, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Moments after throwing the game-winning touchdown pass to defeat the Philadelphia Eagles on national television, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins still wasn't satisfied with his performance.

"I still am not sharp enough," Cousins told ESPN sideline reporter Lisa Salters as he walked off the field following Monday night's 22-21 victory. "I didn't feel like I was sharp enough today, accurate enough. I've got to be better, but that last drive, hopefully, can give us a boost going into next week. We can build on that. I was pleased with the way we finished tonight but there's so much we can be better with."

Cousins didn't always appear comfortable in the pocket, but he was pretty sharp in the second half. The 13-year NFL veteran completed 13 of 16 passes for 166 passing yards and two touchdowns over the final two quarters. When the Falcons needed their $100 million quarterback to show up, he played his best football of the season.

Even though it was just one game and Cousins clearly wasn't ready to toot his own horn, the Falcons finally got a glimpse into what they could be with above-average quarterback play. Cousins was the leader this team needed in Week 2 and the future suddenly looks bright in Atlanta.

"Proud of the way we played. Proud of the way we found a way to win."

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