That was a hallmark of Cousins throughout his time with the Vikings. His tenacity was commendable, despite the fact that he only produced a single playoff win. Now as he prepares to face his former team, Cousins has to pick himself up off the mat once again.

The NFL schedule caters to media overreactions. But with each passing week, doubting the Atlanta Falcons as an NFC contender appears to be less and less of an o