Kirk Cousins leads Falcons on last-gasp drive for comeback win over Eagles
by Associated Press from US news | The Guardian on (#6QSJQ)
- Atlanta Falcons 22-21 Philadelphia Eagles
- Jessie Bates's late interception seals victory
Kirk Cousins led a flawless last-minute drive for Atlanta and connected with Drake London for a seven-yard touchdown with 34 seconds left to give the Falcons a 22-21 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night.
Saquon Barkley dropped a short pass that stopped the clock with 1:46 left and forced the Eagles to settle for a field goal instead of a game-sealing first down. That was plenty of time for Cousins - especially against an Eagles defense playing soft coverage with a nonexistent pass rush.
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