Kirk Cousins Fantasy Stats

Kirk Cousins
#18 QB  |  Atlanta Falcons
Healthy
Height / Weight 6'3"  /  205 lbs.
Date of Birth (Age) Aug 19, 1988 (36)
Experience 13 seasons
Drafted 2012 NFL Draft, 4th Round, Pick #102 (Commanders)
College Michigan State

Season Stats

PASSING RUSHING
SEASON TEAM GP FPTS/G FPTS CMP ATT CMP% YDS AVG TD INT RATING ATT YDS AVG TD
2012WAS310.932.8334868.84669.743101.63227.30
2013WAS56.733.68115552.38545.54758.44143.50
2014WAS614.788.412620461.817108.410986.47202.90
2015WAS1618.3293.437954369.841667.72911101.626481.85
2016WAS1618.8300.340660667.049178.1251297.234962.84
2017WAS1617.4277.634754064.340937.6271393.8491793.74
2018MIN1617.7283.142560670.142987.1301099.7441232.81
2019MIN1516.3244.430744469.136038.1266107.431632.01
2020MIN1619.1306.234951667.642658.33513105.0321564.91
2021MIN1618.8300.337256166.342217.5337103.1291154.01
2022MIN1717.2291.642464365.945477.1291492.531973.12
2023MIN818.7149.721631169.523317.5185103.814251.80
2024ATL1412.6176.330345366.935087.7181688.62300.00
Career 164 16.9 2777.9 3768 5630 66.9 42979 7.6 288 126 97.4 327 958 2.9 19

Game Log

PASSING RUSHING
DATE TEAM OPP FPTS CMP ATT CMP% YDS AVG TD INT RATING ATT YDS AVG TD
Week 1Sep 8, 2024ATLPIT6.2162661.51556.01259.0100.00
Week 2Sep 16, 2024ATLPHI17.5202969.02418.320117.24-1-0.20
Week 3Sep 22, 2024ATLKC11.1202969.02307.91189.71-1-1.00
Week 4Sep 29, 2024ATLNO7.5213560.02386.80168.5000
Week 5Oct 3, 2024ATLTB34.4425872.45098.841114.8000
Week 6Oct 13, 2024ATLCAR12.5193063.32257.51097.24-5-1.20
Week 7Oct 20, 2024ATLSEA7.2243568.62326.61272.61-1-1.00
Week 8Oct 27, 2024ATLTB28.6232979.32769.540145.93165.30
Week 9Nov 3, 2024ATLDAL17.8192479.22229.230144.84-11-2.80
Week 10Nov 10, 2024ATLNO10.2233860.53068.10175.1000
Week 11Nov 17, 2024ATLDEN4.9182766.71736.40168.9100.00
Week 13Dec 1, 2024ATLLAC2.1243961.52456.30440.0133.00
Week 14Dec 8, 2024ATLMIN9.8233762.23449.30270.1000
Week 15Dec 16, 2024ATLLV6.5111764.71126.61178.5300.00

Falcons Depth Chart

QB

Michael Penix Jr.

Kirk Cousins

RB

Bijan Robinson

Tyler Allgeier

Avery Williams

Carlos Washington Jr.

RWR

Darnell Mooney

KhaDarel Hodge

SWR

Ray-Ray McCloud III

Rondale Moore

TE

Kyle Pitts

Charlie Woerner

Ross Dwelley

LT

Jake Matthews

Brandon Parker

Tyrone Wheatley Jr.

LG

Matthew Bergeron

Elijah Wilkinson

C

Drew Dalman

Ryan Neuzil

RG

Chris Lindstrom

Kyle Hinton

RT

Kaleb McGary

Storm Norton

LDE

Grady Jarrett

Demone Harris

RDE

David Onyemata

Zach Harrison

Brandon Dorlus

LOLB

Lorenzo Carter

Matthew Judon

ROLB

Matthew Judon

Arnold Ebiketie

DeAngelo Malone

LCB

Mike Hughes

Clark Phillips III

SS

Justin Simmons

Richie Grant

RCB

A.J. Terrell Jr.

Dee Alford

Kevin King

NB

Dee Alford

Natrone Brooks

Kirk Cousins News

Kirk Cousins  • QB  •  Falcons  |  Daniel Jones  • QB  •  Vikings

Browns To Look At Kirk Cousins, Daniel Jones?

The Athletic's Zac Jackson writes that the Cleveland Browns might only be able to afford players like the Atlanta Falcons' Kirk Cousins or Minnesota Vikings' Daniel Jones as their bridge quarterback this offseason. According to Over the Cap, Cleveland is projected to be $38.6 million over the 2025 salary cap, but the next anticipated restructure of QB Deshaun Watson's contract will clear up around $36 million in cap space. The status of QBs Derek Carr, Geno Smith and Russell Wilson will dictate how expensive Cousins and Jones will be this offseason. Cousins isn't a free agent, but the Atlanta Falcons probably will find it hard to trade him because of the $10 million roster bonus he's due after the start of the new league year. Cousins has familiarity with Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski from their days with the Vikings. The Browns are expected to draft a QB at No. 2 overall this year, but Cousins could make sense as a bridge starter if he becomes a free agent.
Feb 10   
Kirk Cousins  • QB  •  Falcons

Kirk Cousins Battled Shoulder Injury Late In The Season

According to Josh Kendall of The Athletic, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (shoulder) dealt with a shoulder injury during the back half of the 2024 season, which hindered his play. Cousins said that he suffered this injury following their Week 10 contest against the New Orleans Saints. The veteran said he "Got hit pretty good in my right shoulder and elbow, and from there, it was kind of something I was working through." Then, over the final three weeks, the team opted to bench Cousins in favor of rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. Before this injury, Cousins performed quite well, averaging 263.4 passing yards per game with a 17:8 TD:INT ratio. However, over his final four contests, the 36-year-old averaged just 218.5 passing yards per game and threw just one score with eight interceptions. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status throughout the offseason as the team may look to find a trade partner, as Penix is viewed as their franchise option.
Feb 4   
Kirk Cousins  • QB  •  Falcons

Kirk Cousins' Future Still Unsettled

After Atlanta Falcons veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins was benched in Week 16 in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr., the 36-year-old signal-caller said his future in Atlanta is still unsettled. "I definitely feel like I have a lot of good football left in me," Cousins said of his Falcons future. "Time will tell. It's still kind of uncertain. We'll get to March and know a lot more. But I think the focus for me really is getting healthy. That's really my focus is I gotta get healthy." Cousins tore his right Achilles in 2023 and missed half the season in his final year with the Minnesota Vikings before signing a four-year, $180 million deal with Atlanta. He was up and down in his first year in Atlanta but struggled with mobility and accuracy before being benched after a five-game stretch in which he threw one TD and nine interceptions. The way his deal is structured makes it almost impossible for the Falcons to trade him before June 1.
Feb 4   
Kirk Cousins  • QB  •  Falcons

Falcons Comfortable Keeping Kirk Cousins As Backup?

Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot said that the team is comfortable moving forward next year with quarterback Kirk Cousins as the backup to Michael Penix Jr. It's very unlikely that Cousins will be in Atlanta next year as a backup with a $40 million salary cap hit. The more likely outcome this offseason is that the Falcons end up trading Cousins to a team looking for a veteran QB while they find their signal-caller of the future in the draft. If Cousins were to be cut before June 1, he'd carry a $65 million cap hit for 2025. The 36-year-old is also due a $10 million roster cut on March 17, so if he's not traded, Atlanta is expected to cut him before then. Cousins was benched for Penix in Week 16 and ended up being a bust after signing a four-year, $180 million deal last offseason. The four-time Pro Bowler threw for 3,508 yards, 18 touchdowns and a league-high 16 interceptions in his 14 starts.
Jan 9   
Kirk Cousins  • QB  •  Falcons  |  Aaron Rodgers  • QB  •  Jets

Browns Could Pursue Veteran QBs Like Aaron Rodgers Or Kirk Cousins

The Cleveland Browns could pursue veteran quarterbacks like Aaron Rodgers or Kirk Cousins for the 2025 season, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Cleveland recently restructured Deshaun Watson's contract to presumably keep him on the team next season, but the team's desire to bring in quarterback competition has been well-documented. Both Rodgers and Cousins, who seem likely to be on new teams next season, are strong candidates to push for the starting job over Watson in Cleveland. Rodgers has come on strong with nine passing touchdowns over his last five games, but there has been plenty of speculation that he and the Jets are headed for a divorce. Meanwhile, Cousins was benched in the midst of his first season with the Falcons after tossing seven interceptions in a three-game span.
Dec 29   
Kirk Cousins  • QB  •  Falcons

Falcons Expected To Release Kirk Cousins In March

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins is expected to be released before his $10 million roster bonus is due on March 17, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Cousins signed a hefty four-year, $180 million deal with the Falcons last offseason, but the move hasn't panned out very well for Atlanta. The veteran quarterback has the Falcons at 7-7 and second place in the NFC East. He has completed 66.9 percent of his passes for 3,508 yards, 18 touchdowns, and a career-high 16 interceptions. Cousins was benched for first-round pick Michael Penix Jr. ahead of Week 16, and with the news that he'll be cut loose next March, it's possible that the veteran signal-caller doesn't register another snap in a Falcons jersey. The 36-year-old's proven track record should help him land a job somewhere else, but he won't get nearly as lucrative of a deal. He likely won't be a shoo-in to start with his next team, either.
Dec 21   
Kirk Cousins  • QB  •  Falcons

Kirk Cousins Unlikely To Return As Backup In 2025

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins was benched in favor of first-round rookie Michael Penix Jr. this week after throwing nine interceptions in a five-game span in which the team went 1-4. Cousins, 36, is unlikely to be the No. 1 QB in Atlanta again this year, and the chances that the 13-year veteran signal-caller comes back in 2025 as the backup are slim. Cousins has a no-trade clause after signing a four-year, $180 million deal last offseason with around $100 million guaranteed. If the Falcons cut Cousins, they'll get hit with $65 million in dead money. If they designate him a post-June 1 cut, they dead money would spread over the next two seasons -- $40 million in 2025 and $25 million in 2026. A trade could be pulled off if Cousins approves it, and in that scenario, the Falcons would be on the hook for the remaining $37.5 million of remaining proration. Cousins also has a $10 million roster bonus for 2026.
Dec 20   
Kirk Cousins  • QB  •  Falcons

Kirk Cousins Benched By Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons are benching quarterback Kirk Cousins heading into their Week 16 game against the New York Giants in favor of first-rounder Michael Penix Jr., according to head coach Raheem Morris. Despite signing Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract in the offseason, the Falcons are turning the page as they try to secure a playoff spot in the final three weeks. In the last five games, the 36-year-old Cousins has really struggled, throwing only one touchdown and nine interceptions. He went 11-for-17 for only 112 yards with a touchdown and interception in Monday's win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Cousins leads the NFL with 16 interceptions and has failed to give the Atlanta offense the boost he was expected to provide. Penix, 24, has lots of upside as the eighth overall pick, but he's raw -- he's played in two games and has gone 3-for-5 for 38 yards. The strong-armed lefty will be a low-end QB2 with upside.
Dec 18   
Kirk Cousins  • QB  •  Falcons

Falcons Non-Committal On Kirk Cousins Starting In Week 16

When asked if quarterback Kirk Cousins was still the Atlanta Falcons' starter heading into Week 16 against the New York Giants this Sunday, head coach Raheem Morris was non-committal. "We just got back. We still have to go through that process. All those things will happen over the course of the week. We didn't play well enough at the quarterback position," Morris said. The Falcons didn't really need the arm of Cousins in their 15-9 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night, and he went 11-for-17 for 112 yards, one touchdown and a league-high 16th interception of the season. In the four previous games, the 36-year-old veteran failed to throw a TD while tossing eight interceptions. Atlanta could probably get away with another similar game script against New York this weekend, but Cousins' downfall could lead the team to turn to rookie first-rounder Michael Penix Jr. Stay tuned.
Dec 18   
Kirk Cousins  • QB  •  Falcons

Kirk Cousins Finally Throws A TD, Hands Game Off To Ground Attack In Win

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins threw his first touchdown pass since Week 9 in Monday's 15-9 win over the Raiders, however, the team leaned heavily on the run game in this one, tallying 168 rush yards between Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier. Cousins completed only 11 passes but was asked to throw the ball just 17 times in the contest, racking up a paltry 112 yards passing. The 36-year-old threw the touchdown pass late in the first quarter, but also tossed an interception and looked out of sorts outside of the lone TD, which seemingly exacerbated the need to lean on the run and was the reason for so few pass attempts. Despite the win, it was not an encouraging performance if you're a Falcons fan hoping for a playoff run. The veteran will take on the Giants in Atlanta next Sunday, but for fantasy, hopefully managers have other options available at this point with fantasy championships on the line.
Dec 17   
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