Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins is a logical trade candidate. The 14-year NFL veteran lost his job to Michael Penix Jr. late in the 2024 season, and despite returning for a spot start in Week 8, Cousins remains No. 2 on the team's depth chart.

Like Minnesota, the offensive pieces are in-place for a veteran quarterback to succeed in Cincinnati. Flacco has proven that. As recently as 2023, Cousins threw for 2,331 yards, 18 touchdowns and five interceptions - he could be an effective arm to lead Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.

Expert recap and game analysis of the New England Patriots vs. Atlanta Falcons NFL game from November 2, 2025 on ESPN.

The Atlanta Falcons have been inconsistent all season long, and that trend continued in Sunday's 24-23 loss to the New England Patriots. The offense went 1-for-10 on third down, the defense didn't show up until it was too late, and the Falcons now sit at 3-5 for the season.

The NFL season continues in Week 9 when the New England Patriots host the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Start time, how to watch, streaming and NFL TV schedule.

Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Leonard Floyd has been fined $11,593 by the NFL for an unnecessary roughness penalty he committed during last week's loss to the Miami Dolphins, according to a report from ESPN's Marc Raimondi. The fine comes as a result of a facemask penalty that was called on Floyd in the second quarter of Sunday's game.

Did the New England Patriots bend the rules a bit to help secure a home win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday? As the Falcons were trying to drive down the field and potentially take a late fourth-quarter lead over the Patriots,