On Thursday night football, the Atlanta Falcons registered a 36-30 overtime win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins had a phenomenal night, setting a new franchise record and delivering a clutch fourth-quarter performance. Following the game, the 36-year-old’s victory celebration grabbed the attention of many, including the NBA star Trae Young.
The Falcons quarterback threw 509 yards, the most this season in a single game, four touchdowns, and an interception to beat the Buccaneers in a thrilling game. Atlanta surpassed Tampa Bay to lead the NFC South standings with this win.
After an overtime win, Kirk Cousins’ swag-surfing celebration garnered a lot of reactions from fans and other athletes. NBA star Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks couldn’t believe his eyes when he watched the NFL veteran’s postgame celebration.
The Hawks point guard took to X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, “Did I just see Kirk swag surfin?!? Oh he was in his BAG tonight!!!”
Falcons Receiver Drake London Shows His Best Kirk Cousins Impression
Last offseason, the Falcons acquired Kirk Cousins from the Minnesota Vikings, and many believed it was a bad signing. However, the Falcons quarterback proved his haters wrong, and the fans recalled his infamous 2015 quote, “You Like That?”
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In 2015, Cousins led Washington from 24-0 to a 31-30 comeback win against Tampa Bay. He shouted these words at a media person while walking through the tunnel after the game. After Thursday’s win, his teammate Drake London pulled off his best Kirk Cousins impression. The Falcons receiver screamed, “You like that??? I feel like Kirko Chains!”
On the other hand, the Atlanta Hawks will rely on Trae Young for the upcoming season. After Dejounte Murray’s exit, the Hawks are not among the title contenders, and many doubted if the team could even make it to the playoffs.
