“Kirk Cousins is exactly what I thought he was. He’s poised. He’s able to spread the ball around,” said first-year coach Raheem Morris, whose aggressive, upbeat coaching style also has been a big part of Atlanta's turnaround. ”He’s just a playmaker.” Now, to keep the fun going. Morris knows that six wins does not make a season.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins shredded the Buccaneers defense this season, but his 500-yard effort in Week 5 may be second-best.