The Falcons are 0-3 in that stretch as a result, dropping a close game to the archrival New Orleans Saints, getting blown out by the Denver Broncos and most recently falling at home to the Los Angeles Chargers because of a 4-pick Cousins game. A bye week is tucked in between Denver and L.A.

After six years in Minnesota, Cousins makes his first return to U.S. Bank Stadium since joining the Falcons in March.

Despite three straight losses, coach Raheem Morris backed his QB, but the traits that made Cousins so successful have been fleeting.