The Atlanta Falcons snapped their five-game losing streak with a win over the New Orleans Saints in Week 12 of the 2025 NFL season. Kirk Cousins returned to the field, this time as the full-time starting quarterback after Michael Penix Jr. suffered a season-ending knee injury.

The Atlanta Falcons took a 24-10 lead over the New Orleans after Kirk Cousins' 49-yard touchdown pass to Darnell Mooney in the fourth quarter. It was Cousins' 290th touchdown pass, tying him with Johnny Unitas for 17th in career touchdown passes.

Kirk Cousins' career regular and postseason record against all NFL teams, including the Vikings' NFC North foes.

Former Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has another shot with the Falcon after Michael Penix suffered a potential season-ending injury.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver David Sills V catches his first career NFL touchdown, a 9-yard pass from quarterback Kirk Cousins against the New Orleans Saints.

Kirk Cousins shared his thoughts on the Atlanta Falcons’ 24-10 win over the New Orleans Saints in Week 12. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is opening dialogue with Pro Bowl kicker Brandon Aubrey. Expect a record-setting deal for the reliable, powerful leg in Dallas.

The Atlanta Falcons' five-game losing streak is officially over. With veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins stepping in for an injured Michael Penix Jr., the Falcons cruised their way to a 24-10 victory over the rival New Orleans Saints on Sunday.

It’s a conversation not many people thought was possible a couple of weeks ago, but with Michael Penix Jr.’s future up in the air due to injury — and Kirk Cousins looking competent for the first time in nearly a year against the Saints — is there now a real chance the veteran returns for a third season in Atlanta?

Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson once again found himself playing defense on his handling of quarterbacks Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr.