Kirk Cousins's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Kirk Cousins.

Kirk Cousins is an American professional football quarterback currently playing for the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL. He played college football at Michigan State before being drafted by the Washington Redskins in 2012. Statistically, Cousins ranks among the NFL's all-time leaders in completion percentage and passer rating.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1945: Completion Percentage

In 1945, Sammy Baugh completed 70.3% of his passes. Kirk Cousins' completion percentage of 69.8% in 2015 was second in team history.

1950: Perfect passer rating

Kirk Cousins on November 15 was the first Redskins quarterback since 1950 to have a perfect passer rating of 158.3 with at least 20 attempts.

1960: Tied NFL record

In 2022, Cousins tied the NFL record (since 1960) for a single season with Matthew Stafford's 2016 season with eight game-winning drives.

1967: Passing Touchdowns

In 1967, Sonny Jurgensen had 31 passing touchdowns. Kirk Cousins had 29 passing touchdowns in 2015, second in Redskins history.

1970: 4 passing touchdowns in 3+ games

Kirk Cousins finished the 2015 season the first Redskins quarterback since Sonny Jurgensen in 1970 to have at least four passing touchdowns in three or more games in one season.

1979: Tommy Kramer's record

In 2022, Cousins broke Tommy Kramer's team record of 16 consecutive completions, which Tommy Kramer set during the 1979 season.

1986: Passing yards record

In 1986, Jay Schroeder had 4,109 passing yards. Kirk Cousins surpassed this amount in 2015.

2007: Completions in a game

In 2007, Jason Campbell tied a franchise record for completions in a game with 33, Kirk Cousins tied this record on October 25.

2010: Big Ten Conference Championship

In 2010, Kirk Cousins led Michigan State to an 11-2 record and a share of the Big Ten Conference Championship.

2011: Played in Big Ten Championship Game

In 2011, Kirk Cousins led the Spartans to the first-ever Big Ten Football Championship Game, leading the Big Ten Conference in pass completions, pass attempts, and passing yards. He was also named second-team All-Big Ten.

December 15, 2012: First NFL start

On December 15, 2012, Kirk Cousins started against the Cleveland Browns, marking his first NFL start. He led the Redskins to a 38-21 win, and was later voted Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week.

2012: NFC East division title

Kirk Cousins' performance led to the Redskins' victory over the Eagles with a score of 38–24 in 2012, which allowed the team to win the NFC East division title for the first time since Griffin III did it.

2015: Highest completion percentage

In 2015, Kirk Cousins posted the highest completion percentage (74.7) in home games in NFL history.

January 3, 2016: Single-season passing yardage record

On January 3, 2016, Kirk Cousins set the Redskins single-season passing yardage record with 4,166 yards.

January 10, 2016: Lost to Packers

On January 10, 2016, Kirk Cousins played against the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card Round where the Redskins lost 35–18, ending their season. He was later named the PFWA Most Improved Player.