Atlanta Falcons outcoached and Kirk Cousins is chaotic in Week 1 loss to Pittsburgh Steelers

Locked On Falcons - Daily Podcast On The Atlanta Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons saw their first incarnation of Kirk Cousins' patented chaos in their 18-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1. Host Aaron Freeman puts the Falcons quarterback under the microscope alongside the team's questionable game plan. He explains the "Kirk Cousins Chaos Meter" and where the veteran quarterback's two-interception performance in his Falcons debut falls. He breaks down the concerning red flags surrounding Cousins' debut.

Later, he breaks down new offensive coordinator Zac Robinson's struggles to construct a basic, cohesive game plan against Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt. Why would he leave Kaleb McGary on an island against the future Hall of Famer? Where was the play action passing attack that Cousins executing so well in the past?

Finally, he gives some flowers to the Falcons defense for a "winning" performance. He breaks down Grady Jarrett's impressive debut, and looks at other newcomers' performances like that from Matt Judon and Justin Simmons. #atlantafalcons #pittsburghsteelers #nflweek1

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