With Michael Penix Jr. sidelined, the Atlanta Falcons presented Kirk Cousins with the perfect opportunity to revive his career in Week 8. Against the weak Miami Dolphins secondary, all eyes were on the 37-year-old to see if he could capitalize on his return to the spotlight and boost his trade value.
However, Cousins did the exact opposite, effectively silencing any doubts fans had about Penix's qualifications upon his return. The 37-year-old completed just 21 of 31 pass attempts for just 173 passing yards and was severely out-played by a struggling Tua Tagovailoa in the 34-10 loss.