The Falcons snapped their four-game losing streak and kept hopes of winning the NFC South alive Monday night in a 15-9 win over the Raiders, but Kirk Cousins continued his erratic play, throwing for just 112 yards.
Four-team race for the NFL draft's top pick: Who has the inside track to picking No. 1, and who needs a QB?was 11-of-17 for 112 yards with one touchdown and one interception in a game the Falcons leaned heavily on their rushing attack.
Atlanta focused so heavily on the running game that Cousins did not throw on first down in the first half. It was the first time that has occurred in his 13-year career.last week, but had 344 yards through the air. Those big plays were not there against the Raiders and the Falcons went 4-of-13 on third down.in Week 13. When asked if Monday was an improvement or regression for him, Cousins said it was"a little of both" and the biggest issue for him right now is"decision-making.
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