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RandBall: In Atlanta, Falcons fans got a sour taste of Kirk Cousins at his worst
Even Cousins’ postgame assessment was familiar: “Certainly disappointed,” he said. “You always go out there with an expectation that you’re going to play at a high level, and we didn’t play up to our standards today.”
He looked like a 36-year-old QB who hasn’t played in nearly a year because of a major injury, which is to say that the Falcons can be hopeful that he is knocking off some rust but also should be fearful that he is on the downward slope of his career arc.
Cousins will outplay Darnold this season, possibly as soon as next week, and the comparisons between the two will fade as the season progresses (at least until Dec. 8, when the Vikings host the Falcons).
For now, the Vikings have to feel pretty good about the decisions that rose from the ashes of a disappointing playoff loss.
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