The NFL schedule caters to media overreactions. But with each passing week, doubting the Atlanta Falcons as an NFC contender appears to be less and less of an o

That was a hallmark of Cousins throughout his time with the Vikings. His tenacity was commendable, despite the fact that he only produced a single playoff win. Now as he prepares to face his former team, Cousins has to pick himself up off the mat once again.

The Falcons are 0-3 in that stretch as a result, dropping a close game to the archrival New Orleans Saints, getting blown out by the Denver Broncos and most recently falling at home to the Los Angeles Chargers because of a 4-pick Cousins game. A bye week is tucked in between Denver and L.A.