For the Atlanta Falcons, starting quarterback Kirk Cousins has been worth every penny of his four-year $180 million contract through five games in the 2024 NFL

The Atlanta Falcons improved to 3-2 on the season with yet another improbable comeback in Week 5. Despite trailing for much of the game, the Falcons forced overtime before defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 36-30 in overtime.

The Atlanta Falcons had a time of possession problem coming into Week 5, in that they were outclassed almost every week in time of possession. This week, however, Atlanta controlled the clock and ultimately won the game,