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The game will easily go down as one of the best of Cousins' career. He completed 33-of-40 passes for 317 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions while leading a remarkable comeback. Kirk Cousins has plenty to prove Cousins signed a four-year, $180M contract with the Falcons prior to last season. The team then made the stunning decision to draft Penix in the first round, and Cousins was benched late in the season in favor of the then-rookie QB. The Falcons began the year 6-3 with Cousins as their starter, but the four-time Pro Bowl quarterback struggled with turnovers. Cousins finished the season with 3,508 passing yards, 18 touchdown passes and a career-worst 16 interceptions. Penix was named the team's starter in Week 16, and the Falcons have been committed to the former Washington star since. If Cousins plays well against Miami, he could potentially generate interest from other teams ahead of the Nov. 4 trade deadline. This may be the 37-year-old's last chance to prove he is still capable of playing at a high level.
