250 x 2 — Cousins passed for 253 yards in the first half and 256 in the second half, plus overtime. The Falcons cited research from OptaSTATS that showed Cousins to be the only quarterback in the Super Bowl era to throw for at least 250 yards in each half of a game.

Kirk Cousins discussed the Falcons' epic Thursday night win over the Buccaneers that had him out until "2:30 in the morning."

The Falcons have seen Matt Ryan light up the Georgia Dome and Mercedes-Benz Stadium throughout his long NFL career. Time after time, Ryan through for 400 yards or more in wins and losses. However, those totals have now been bested by Kirk Cousins on a night meant to honor Matt Ryan.