Kirk Cousins' Struggles Overshadowed by Falcons' 'All-In' Season Collapse

The Atlanta Falcons' 'all-in' season is facing a disastrous outcome, with Kirk Cousins' struggles being the least of their concerns following a 34-10 blowout loss to the Miami Dolphins. Despite significant draft capital and cap allocation, the team has been mired in inconsistencies. In the loss to Miami, the Falcons' offense, including Bijan Robinson, was dominated, with Robinson limited to 25 yards on nine carries. The team's defense, which received the bulk of their 2025 draft capital, was unable to contain the Dolphins' run game. This performance highlights a lack of progress in general manager Terry Fontenot's five-year tenure. The team's defensive strategy, which lost Grady Jarrett and added rookies without a strong middle anchor, has proven shaky, especially in a division with tough offensive lines. At 3-4, the Falcons appear to need significant defensive talent infusion, a task made harder by trading away their first-round pick.