Former Falcons QB Michael Vick believes that Kirk Cousins could have been in danger of being benched if Atlanta did not win in Week 2.

Before the Atlanta Falcons' 22-21 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night, ESPN broadcaster Troy Aikman spoke about a conversation he had with Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins. "I know in talking with Kirk,

There's a reason why the Atlanta Falcons have taken to calling him "Kirko Clutch." The quarterback was an ace in the second half of Monday night's 22-21 win over the Philadelphia Eagles, completing 13 of his 16 pass attempts for 166 passing yards

The Falcons did not get what they paid for in Week 1. And it left some speculating about the health of quarterback Kirk Cousins, whom they signed to a four-year, $180 million contract with $100 million guaranteed during the offseason after the 36-year-old suffered a season-ending Achilles injury last October.

Patrick Mahomes, Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce -- the Kansas City Chiefs bring no shortage of storylines to the Atlanta Falcons this weekend.

WATCH: Falcons QB Kirk Cousins connects with TE Kyle Pitts for a touchdown late in the first half vs. Steelers

Just two games into the Kirk Cousins era in Atlanta, Falcons fans are ready to move on to Michael Penix Jr. Cousins struggled in the first half against

Atlanta looked dead in the water against Philadelphia before Cousins led a dramatic, game-winning drive in the final minute.

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