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.

Almost nine months after Kirk Cousins officially said goodbye to Minnesota, the former Vikings quarterback is set for his anticipated return to U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday.

While the Atlanta Falcons signed quarterback Kirk Cousins in free agency to steer the team to new heights this season, the future of the franchise is standing on the sidelines holding a clipboard. Several weeks after signing Cousins to a four-year deal worth $180 million,