CANTON, Ohio, Oct. 5 -- The National Football League issued the following news on Oct. 4, 2024: By Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor Once derided for his play under the bright lights, Kirk Cousins has ascended into a prime-time star. Facing long odds and a long field once more on Thursday night, Cousins delivered a finish -- and an overall performance -- for the ages. On an evening in which he threw for a career-high 509 yards and four touchdowns, he lifted the Atlanta Falcons to a 36-30   more