Amid a difficult tenure in Atlanta, the 37-year-old quarterback reignited his free-agent market with a spectacular performance against the Buccaneers.

Julie Cousins gets real about the night Kirk was benched in Atlanta, calling it one of the toughest moments their family has faced.

Atlanta Falcons fans were not happy with a call that went against Kirk Cousins in their Thursday night matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Cousins

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins launches a near-perfect deep ball to wide receiver David Sills that slips through his fingers for an incomplete pass.

The Buccaneers fell to 7-7, a half-game behind the Carolina Panthers in the NFC South. It has been a tough time for Cousins, who was benched last season and lost his job. He got it back due to a season-ending knee injury to Penix. He had been written off at age 37. But for one night at least, the Falcons looked smart for keeping him on the roster.

The Atlanta Falcons are set to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 15. What will it take for this team to get over the hump against a tough division rival?

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver David Sills V hits the Heisman pose on 20-yard completion from quarterback Kirk Cousins.