(Atlanta) After a slow start to the season with Kirk Cousins, the Atlanta Falcons (4-2) have posted three consecutive victories, fueling the hope of a first presence in the playoffs since 2017.
Posted at 8:09 a.m.
Paul Newberry
Associated Press
Sunday, against the Seattle Seahawks (3-3), they will look to take advantage of a club that has dropped three games in a row.
The Falcons haven’t won four in a row since 2019.
“In this league, it’s very important to accumulate good performances, because each game is its own entity,” Cousins said.
“When things are going well, you have to remember to show what you can do. The process that leads to victory should not be taken for granted. »
After signing a four-year, $180 million contract as a free agent, Cousins provided the Falcons with the type of quarterback they haven’t had since Matt Ryan’s heyday.
In Week 5, he set a career-high 509 passing yards against Tampa Bay in a thrilling overtime victory.
Even with more modest numbers a week ago in Carolina (225 yards and a touchdown), he gave the offense the kind of confidence it lacked the past two seasons.
Drake London and Darnell Mooney are a threat on long passes, while tight end Kyle Pitts has played a big role the last two games.
In addition, the Falcons have so far deployed a solid ground attack.
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Bijan Robinson rushed for 95 yards and two touchdowns against Carolina on Sunday
On Sunday, in a 38-20 victory at Charlotte, Bijan Robinson passed for 95 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 6.3 yards on each carry.
Tyler Allgeier added 105 yards and a touchdown against the Panthers, averaging 5.8 yards when he had the ball.
“I love the combination of those two guys and how they work together,” coach Raheem Morris said. It’s absolutely exceptional. They embody what it means to be great teammates. »
One area for improvement: Atlanta is last in the NFL with just five sacks.
“We had some really good opportunities but we let them slip away,” Morris said. When you have the chance to make a sack, you have to capitalize. »
Seattle shined until Week 3 inclusive. Since then, first-year coach Mike Macdonald’s team has allowed an average of nearly 36 points per game.
The Seahawks gave up 228 yards rushing in their last game, a 36-24 home loss to San Francisco. They are in 27th place in the league with 144.7 yards allowed on the ground per game, on average.
They also hope the arrival of winger Roy Robertson-Harris will help them against the pass.
After playing for Jacksonville on Sunday in London, Robertson-Harris was traded to Seattle for a sixth-round pick in the 2026 draft.
The 31-year-old athlete has experience and a strong build (six feet five and 290 pounds).
He made 19 sacks in eight years in the NFL, including two this year with the Jaguars.
