<p>Quarterback <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kirk-cousins">Kirk Cousins</a></strong> made history on Thursday Night Football as the <strong>Atlanta Falcons</strong> defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 36-30 in overtime in Week 5 of the 2024 <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a></strong> season. The former Minnesota Vikings player’s record-setting performance was 42 pass completions on 58 attempts. The praise from coach <strong>Raheem Morris</strong> poured in, but one message from a key teammate for Cousins was especially noteworthy.</p>



<p>The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/atlanta-falcons">Falcons</a> quarterback turned in the <strong>best performance of his career and the best in Atlanta franchise history, throwing for 509 yards and four touchdown passes</strong>, the last to KhaDarel Hodge to cap an epic comeback against the Buccaneers. A feat like that deserves all the plaudits.</p>



<p>The key Atlanta Falcons player who reacted strongly with a three-word message to Kirk Cousins was <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/drake-london">Drake London</a></strong>. The wide receiver left Mercedes-Benz Stadium to the cry of <strong><em>“You like that!”</em></strong>, mentioning the iconic phrase often used by Cousins in celebration.</p>



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<p>The video was posted on social networking site X (formerly Twitter) and quickly went viral among Falcons fans. <strong>London’s reaction is, in turn, the football world’s response to Atlanta’s surprising win</strong>. It is worth noting that the Bucs had taken the game 30-27 with one second remaining, but Younghoe Koo’s field goal forced overtime, where Cousins’ epic performance was completed.</p>



<p>Praise for Cousins also came from Falcons head coach Morris. <em>“This game is about confidence. <strong>Kirk </strong></em><strong><em>(Cousins) is getting better every week. He’s coming off a major injury and he’s playing better and better,”</em> </strong>said the former Buccaneers head coach.</p>


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<h2>What injury Kirk Cousins had this season?</h2>



<p>Last year, Kirk Cousins <strong>suffered a serious Achilles injury that ended his 2023 NFL season</strong>. While he fully recovered for the new campaign, alarm bells went off in the Week 1 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates when the quarterback played with hesitation and little movement. <strong>A performance like his Thursday Night Football showing against the Buccaneers erased any doubts</strong> about his physical condition.</p>



<h2>Cousins breaks Matt Ryan’s record</h2>



<p>On his stellar night that gave the Falcons their third win of the season, <strong>Cousins broke legend Matt Ryan’s record of 503 yards in the 2016 season with Atlanta</strong>. Ryan was on hand Thursday night to enjoy the team’s Ring of Honor induction ceremony, but one of his all-time marks was eclipsed by the 36-year-old quarterback’s outstanding performance.</p>






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<p>The<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/kyler-murray-calls-out-disrespectful-homework-clause-in-his-contract-its-almost-a-joke-20220729-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NFL</a> </strong>has become<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/Top-50-greatest-quarterbacks-in-NFL-history-20200522-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a quarterback’s league</a>.</strong> The running game is no longer the top offensive priority, mostly thanks to the new rules. That makes <strong>first-round <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/best-nfl-wide-receivers-of-all-time-according-to-a-math-study-20220619-0029.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">wide receivers</a> more valuable than ever.</strong></p>
<p>Notably, this year’s <strong>NFL Draft class</strong> wasn’t the exception to that rule. There was no shortage of talent at the wide receiver position, and most of the youngsters seem poised to have a huge role right out of the gate.</p>
<p>But as it usually happens, the first WR off the board isn’t always the best of them. With that in mind, let’s take a look at <strong>the top-3 wide receiver prospects</strong> as we head to the<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/dolphins-tyreek-hill-warns-the-rest-of-the-nfl-ahead-of-the-2022-season-20220728-0035.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2022 NFL season.</a></strong></p>
<h2>NFL News: The Top 3 Rookie WRs In 2022</h2>
<h3>3. Jameson Williams</h3>
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<p>Playing for the <strong>Detroit Lions, Jameson Williams</strong> isn’t in a favorable situation, quarterback-wise. But it’s not like he needs a lot to make a huge impact. He only needs a couple of inches of space, and his ankle-breaking speed will do the rest.</p>
<p>Williams is<strong> a walking highlight reel</strong> with his explosiveness and acceleration. Getting to him after the catch is a nearly-impossible task, although injuries will be a concern for him early in his career, especially if he doesn’t bulk up.</p>
<h3>2. Drake London</h3>
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<p>Not many defensive backs can hold theirown against <strong>Drake London.</strong> He’s a physical specimen that overmatches most defenders with his size, strength, and body positioning. Good luck trying to tackleor keep him from moving the chains when he secures the football.</p>
<p>The <strong>Atlanta Falcons </strong>now have a physical one-two punch with London and <strong>Kyle Pitts.</strong> They’ll create mismatches on every snap, as there’s just no way of doubling both. While not really fastshe’s got great hands and is a bruiser out of the slot and a huge red-zone threat.</p>
<h3>1. Chris Olave</h3>
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<p><strong>Chris Olave</strong> is expected to lead the <strong>New Orleans Saints</strong>offense even with <strong>Michael Thomas</strong> back in the mix. He’s got tremendous speed and lateral quickness, and can stretch the field with his route-running abilities. While not the strongest, he has the highest upside on this list.</p>
<p>Olave can create separation in the blink of an eye and has a great feel for picking up yards after the catch. <strong>Jameis Winston </strong>has a cannon for an arm, and he’ll have plenty of fun with an athletic freak with an impressiveburstlike him.</p>

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