Kirk Cousins dazzled against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with his best performance of the season. Host Aaron Freeman and guest Dalton Wasserman ( @ProFootballFocus ) discuss how Cousins shined in a vertical passing game. Can Cousins continue to play at this high a level as the season wears on? Will tight end Kyle Pitts continue to be a featured weapon in the Falcons offense?

Later, they discuss how the lack of pass rush is holding back the Falcons defense and whether or not the team should make a move at the trade deadline to bolster that unit. Dalton shares his insight into the pass-rushing prospects at the top of the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft class. Finally, Aaron shares an early update on Falcons defensive players Ruke Orhorhoro, Troy Andersen, and Justin Simmons and if that'll lead to the potential NFL debut of rookie defensive lineman Brandon Dorlus in Week 9.

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