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    Postgame Handshake Between Kirk Cousins, Baker Mayfield Goes Viral

    By Cole Sullivan,

    8 hours ago

    NFL fans finally got the primetime showdown they've been craving as the Atlanta Falcons outlasted the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 36-30 in a thrilling " Thursday Night Football " clash. The game took a dramatic turn when the Falcons tied it up with a 52-yard field goal, forcing overtime. After winning the coin toss, Kirk Cousins and the Falcons wasted no time.

    Cousins connected with wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge for a game-winning 45-yard touchdown, capping off an incredible night for the quarterback. But he wasn’t the only one leaving it all on the field; Baker Mayfield also delivered a standout performance.

    After the hard-fought battle, both quarterbacks shared a moment postgame.

    Check it out:

    The post went viral after being posted by NFL on Prime Video's X account surpassing 1,000 views in the first five minutes of being on social media.

    Kirk Cousins had an extraordinary performance, completing 42 of 58 passes for a staggering 509 yards, along with four touchdowns and a 114.8 passer rating.

    Baker Mayfield also made his mark, going 19 of 24 for 180 yards and three touchdowns, plus contributing 42 rushing yards.

    https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0i6puQ_0vtrervz00
    Oct. 3rd; Baker Mayfield and Kirk Cousins.

    Via NFL&solScreen Grab

    With the victory, both the Falcons and Buccaneers now sit at 3-2 overall in a tightly contested NFC South. The New Orleans Saints are also emerging as strong contenders in the division, which could transform what many initially viewed as a somewhat weak division into one of the most competitive in the league.

    Related: NFL Makes Derrick Henry Announcement Following Bills-Ravens Game

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    Johnny Awesome
    34m ago
    All except the Panthers. Tepper has destroyed this once great franchise.
    Chuck Wentworth
    51m ago
    the coach is solely responsible for the bucs loss go conservative and loose the game it's ridiculous
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