Kirk Cousins is an American professional football quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons, previously playing for the Washington Redskins and Minnesota Vikings. He was drafted by the Redskins in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL draft, and has earned three Pro Bowl selections. 

On December 17, 2022, he led the Minnesota Vikings to the largest comeback in NFL history. The Vikings trailed 33-0 at halftime and went on to win 39-36 in overtime.

Established a Michigan State career-record with a 146.1 pass efficiency rating, topping the old mark of 142.3 by Gene Glick (1946-49).

From 2015-16, became the first Redskins quarterback with back-to-back 4,000-yard passing seasons and joined Aaron Rodgers (2008-09) as the only quarterbacks in NFL history to record 4,000 passing yards and four rushing touchdowns in consecutive seasons.