Kirk Cousins has been criticized a lot for not being a problem-solving quarterback. This Monday, the newcomer to the Atlanta Falcons proved quite the oppositeHe took the last shot with a minute left and led the Philadelphia Eagles to an incredible 22-21 victory.
An error in the last game robbed the home team of a chance to win. After a great game by Jalen Hurts, who threw for 183 yards, he ran for another 81 and added a touchdown through the air and another on the ground.
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But let’s talk about Kirk Cousins. The senior quarterback threw for 241 yards, completed 20 of 29 passes and connected for touchdown passes twice. The last was undoubtedly the most emotional as he shouldered the team to the promised land with a precise pass to Drake London.
Drake did it
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They do not understand what is happening in the ‘city of brotherly love’. A few minutes before they celebrated their second consecutive victory, but unfortunately they forgot that quote, maybe a little repetitive, but it perfectly describes what happens in this kind of match: “There are 60 seconds left in the last minute.”
