Kirk Cousins' debut with the Atlanta Falcons was marred by a disappointing performance, raising questions about his health and the team's play-calling strategy. Despite signing a $180 million contract, Cousins struggled in an 18-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, completing only 16 of 26 passes for 155 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. The Falcons operated almost exclusively out of pistol or shotgun formations, avoiding play-action and under-center snaps, which some speculate was to protect Cousins following his Achilles injury last year. Head coach Raheem Morris insists Cousins is healthy and attributes the struggles to 'rust' from not playing since Week 8 of the 2023 season. T.J. Watt's dominant defensive performance further exacerbated the Falcons' offensive woes. With tough upcoming games against the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs, the Falcons face a challenging start to their season.