ATLANTA – Kirk Cousins ​​​​is still the starting quarterback of the Atlanta Falcons.

But after Cousins’ poor performance in a 17-13 setback against the Los Angeles Chargers – his career-high four interceptions included a pick-six and a weak lob into the end zone, the one goal threat was eliminated – questions arose about his status and were fair game.

Especially now. The Falcons (6-6) have lost three games in a row. The offense led by Cousins ​​has scored one touchdown in two games. The once commanding lead over first place in the NFC South has evaporated in what-if and tiebreaker scenarios.

And hey, these are the Falcons. This promising tease stuff has happened before.