Kirk Cousins ties for NFL lead in TD passes after Week 2

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Kirk Cousins ties for NFL lead in TD passes after Week 2
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Kirk Cousins, the former Atlanta Falcons quarterback, has tied for the NFL lead in touchdown passes after Week 2. Playing for the 2-0 Las Vegas Raiders, Cousins passed for three touchdowns in a 26-14 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. Meanwhile, the Falcons fell to 0-2 following a 34-3 loss to the Carolina Panthers, prompting a quarterback change during the game. Cousins, who was released by Atlanta in March, is currently mentoring the Raiders' rookie quarterback, Fernando Mendoza. The Falcons struggled with their quarterback situation, combining for three interceptions in their recent game, although Michael Penix Jr. is expected to return next week.

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  • Kirk Cousins has six touchdown passes, tied for the league lead.
  • Raiders improve to 2-0 with victory over the Chargers.
  • Falcons drop to 0-2 after loss to the Panthers.
  • Atlanta's quarterbacks struggled, with three interceptions.
  • Michael Penix Jr. expected to return for the Falcons next week.
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  • 3:48 AMYahoo SportsKirk Cousins tosses three TDs in Week 2
  • 2:00 AMYahoo SportsFormer Falcons QB tied for most TD passes in NFL after Week 2
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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins completed 19 of 29 passes for 253 yards, three touchdowns and one interception in Week 2

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Former Falcons QB Kirk Cousins has NFL-high six TD passes for 2-0 Raiders

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