Why Kirk Cousins finally beating the Eagles on MNF during Week 2 was so special

The NFL schedule makers must've wanted to give Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins a chance at redemption.

For the third straight year, Cousins' team was somehow scheduled to play in Philadelphia against the Eagles on Monday Night Football, a game his team had lost the last two times in 2022 and 2023.

Cousins' MNF record was already a bit spotty (3-10) before Monday's latest trip to Philly, but losing a third-straight year to the Eagles on prime time in the second week of the season would've been even more brutal for the quarterback and his new team in Atlanta.

However, a last-minute touchdown drive for Cousins and the Falcons gave the team a shocking 22-21 victory.

Cousins finally got his MNF Week 2 victory over Philly (third time's a charm) and his fourth-ever win on Monday night.

What a way for the team and quarterback to flip the script.

More NFL!

Matt Ryan joining the ManningCast for the entire Falcons game-winning TD drive was perfect

The Falcons quite literally overcame a 99-percent chance of losing to beat the Eagles on MNF

5 NFL landing spots for Bryce Young if he gets traded after his Panthers benching

This article originally appeared on For The Win: Why Kirk Cousins finally beating the Eagles on MNF during Week 2 was so special