During his time chatting with the Manning brothers in the second quarter, Kirk Cousins threw an incomplete pass in the direction of wide receiver Darnell Mooney and Belichick took the opportunity to make a quick remark about the Falcons "illegally" contacting free agents earlier this year.

That’s how Atlanta Falcons left tackle Jake Matthews described quarterback Kirk Cousins during the ... what day of the week it is,” Cousins said. Winning during the postseason is what counts, said head coach Raheem Morris, who earned his first ...

Yes, the Falcons drafted Michael Penix Jr. to be heir apparent, and Penix is probably more ready to roll than Cousins is right now. However, Cousins isn’t going to get back into form without dusting off the cobwebs and finding his (quite literal) footing again.