Kirk Cousins and the Falcons vs. the Steelers: Week 1 Stats, Matchup, Game Info
Published 2:57 pm Thursday, September 5, 2024
Kirk Cousins has a decent matchup when his Atlanta Falcons play the Pittsburgh Steelers in their season opener (Sunday, 1:00 PM ET). The Steelers conceded 227.1 passing yards per game last year, 17th in the league.
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Matchup Information
- Matchup: Atlanta Falcons vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
- Game Day: September 8, 2024
- Game Time: 1:00 PM
- TV: FOX
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
- Passing Yards Prop: Over 240.5 (-114)
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Cousins’ Current Injury Status
- Cousins does not appear on the injury report this week.
Cousins’ Season Stats (2023)
| Pass Comp. | Pass Att. | Comp. % | Pass Yards | Pass TDs | INTs | Pass Yards/Att. | Rush Att. | Rush Yards | Rush TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 216 | 311 | 69.5% | 2,331 | 18 | 5 | 7.5 | 14 | 25 | 0 |
Cousins’ Stat Rankings and Insights (2023)
- Cousins was ninth in the league with 7.5 yards per pass attempt last season (2,331 total yards passing).
- He threw 311 passes last year, an average of 38.9 per matchup (first in NFL).
- Cousins was first in the NFL with 27.0 completed passes per game last season (216 total completions).
- Cousins racked up 1,335 air yards on completed passes last year, 23rd in the NFL.
- He averaged 1.8 yards per carry and 3.1 yards per game last season.
- Cousins racked up three rushing yards after contact last year.
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Opposing Defense Rankings (2023)
- The Steelers surrendered 227.1 passing yards per game, ranking them 17th in the NFL against the pass last season.
- Pittsburgh surrendered 23 passing touchdowns (1.4 per game) last season, which ranked its defense 17th in the league.
- A year ago, the Steelers ranked 11th in the NFL with 16 picks.
- After allowing 115.1 rushing yards per game last year, Pittsburgh had the 19th-ranked run defense in the league.
- The Steelers ranked third in the NFL in rushing TDs allowed (nine) a season ago.
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