Veteran QBs Face-Off: Falcons' Kirk Cousins vs. Jets' Tyrod Taylor in Struggling Squads Showdown
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The Atlanta Falcons, led by 37-year-old quarterback Kirk Cousins, head to New York to take on the Jets and their veteran QB Tyrod Taylor in a matchup of struggling squads. The game, scheduled for Sunday at 1 p.m. EST on Fox, sees the Falcons looking to maintain their momentum after a 24-10 win over the Saints, while the Jets aim to break their two-game losing streak. Cousins, who had a solid performance in his return to the starting lineup last week, completing 16 of 23 passes for 199 yards and two touchdowns, will face a Jets defense that has been solid against the run. However, the Falcons' offense, led by running back Bijan Robinson, who has rushed for 100 or more yards three times this season, may pose a challenge for the Jets. In the Jets' favor, running back Breece Hall remains the most dynamic part of their offense, and he'll be looking to bounce back from a costly fumble last week. The Jets' defense, meanwhile, has been impressive, holding their past two opponents under 100 yards rushing. The Falcons have won the past three meetings between the teams, and they'll be looking to extend that streak. However, the Jets have been a tough opponent at home, with their last win against the Falcons coming in 1998. The game also marks a significant milestone for Cousins, who moved into a tie with Johnny Unitas for 17th in the NFL's career list with 290 touchdown passes. Robinson, meanwhile, needs one catch and four yards to become only the fifth player in NFL history with at least 50 receptions and 1,400 yards from scrimmage in each of his first three seasons. The Falcons' defense, led by defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, has been impressive, with first-round draft picks Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. leading the way. Walker and Pearce are the only rookies to have a sack, forced fumble, and fumble recovery, and they rank first and second, respectively, among rookies in sacks. The Jets, meanwhile, are struggling to find their footing, with quarterback Justin Fields benched in favor of Tyrod Taylor. However, Taylor has been impressive, throwing for 222 yards with a touchdown and an interception against the Ravens. The game also marks a significant milestone for the Jets, who could be eliminated from playoff contention for the 15th straight season if they lose to the Falcons. The Jets' loss last week at Baltimore clinched their 10th consecutive losing season, and they'll be looking to break that streak. In the end, the game will be a battle between two struggling squads, with both teams looking to find their footing and get back on track. The Falcons will be looking to extend their winning streak against the Jets, while the Jets will be looking to break their losing streak and find some momentum heading into the final stretch of the season.
