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Why Kirk Cousins’ Success Depends on Zac Robinson More Than Anyone Else

When looking for the key to an Atlanta Falcons' win in any week, the spotlight usually falls on players -- difference-makers who flip games with one moment of brilliance. But this week, the most pivotal presnce may not take a snap at all.

Offensive coordinator Zac Robinson’s fingerprints will determine how Atlanta navigates a Week 13 matchup where structure, timing, and rhythm mean far more than splash plays.

With Kirk Cousins stepping back into the starting role in place of Michael Penix Jr., Robinson’s job becomes straightforward in concept, but delicate in execution: keep Cousins on schedule, in rhythm, and insulated from the types of stagnant stretches that have capped Atlanta’s offensive ceiling at times this season.