The Atlanta Falcons made a significant investment in quarterback Kirk Cousins, offering him a $100-million-guaranteed deal. Following a challenging Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, questions arose regarding Cousins' post-injury performance and health.

However, in Week 2, he rebounded impressively, completing 20 of 29 passes for 241 yards and two touchdowns, leading the team to victory. Despite being ranked No. 24 in the NFL quarterback index after the Steelers game, he climbed to No. 16 following his outstanding performance against the Eagles, providing glimpses of the potential this new team could achieve.