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Yahoo Sports NFL fantasy football takes on Kirk Cousins
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PositiveProjectionOct 31, 2026
The source projects Kirk Cousins to have 280+ passing yards and 2+ touchdowns, predicting the Jets defense will fail to generate much pressure on the Raiders quarterback.NegativeRoleOct 30, 2026
Cousins remains the Raiders' starting quarterback despite a four-game losing streak; he started the season with a three-game winning streak and is the NFL co-leader in touchdown passes (16) despite the Raiders' No. 31-ranked rushing attack providing little offensive support. Head coach Klint Kubiak has shot down any notion of a quarterback controversy.NegativeMatchupOct 30, 2026
The 38-year-old Raiders quarterback ranks third in passing yards (1,877) and leads the league with 16 touchdowns thrown, but faces a stingy Jets pass defense ranked fifth-best in passing yards allowed (1,314) and sixth-best in passing attempts allowed (213). Cousins has been sacked 10 times this season (23rd least) but is in danger of being grounded by the Jets' talented pass rush led by David Bailey (5.5 sacks) and a secondary that includes cornerback Brandon Stephens (39 targets, 17 completions, 43.6 percent) and safeties Andre Cisco and Dane Belton who also have sacks.NegativeRoleOct 30, 2026
Kirk Cousins is one of only two quarterbacks (alongside Daniel Jones) that Tyler Forness identified as making sense as trade targets for the Vikings. Both are familiar with Kevin O'Connell's system, making them viable options for a mid-season QB acquisition when teams are 'not trading for great players...you're trading for somebody who you hope can steer the ship.'PositiveProjectionOct 30, 2026
Cousins leads the league's fourth-ranked passing offense and has thrown a league-high 16 touchdowns this season. He is the starting quarterback for the Raiders and remains ahead of Fernando Mendoza on the depth chart.NegativeDepth ChartOct 30, 2026
The 38-year-old Raiders quarterback is a potential trade candidate as Las Vegas may eventually want to pivot to Fernando Mendoza as their starting quarterback; Cousins is enjoying a resurgent season in Klint Kubiak's offense with a 97.4 passer rating and leads the NFL in touchdown passes with 16 through seven weeks.PositiveSleeperOct 29, 2026
Cousins is a sleeper ranked outside the Top-15 who is in a good spot this week against the Jets with a plus-matchup and should need to put up some points.PositiveProjectionOct 29, 2026
Veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins leads the Raiders passing game, which ranks second-best in yardage (1,883 yards through seven games) and atop the league with 16 passing touchdowns. Despite the team's overall struggles, Cousins' aerial attack is producing at an elite level, though the offense is one-dimensional with 266 passing attempts (sixth-most) compared to only 174 rushing attempts (16th-most). Cousins remains the starting quarterback going forward with rookie Fernando Mendoza as backup.NegativeRoleOct 29, 2026
The Raiders should absolutely be looking to trade Kirk Cousins ahead of the deadline after the team's 3-0 start has given way to four straight losses, with Fernando Mendoza expected to take over sooner than later.NegativeProjectionOct 29, 2026
Cousins is getting votes of confidence from the Raiders' coaching staff, which the source frames as bad news suggesting the end is nigh for his tenure; he faces a mediocre Jets defense that is unlikely to save his Week 8 outlook.PositiveMatchupOct 29, 2026
Cousins faces the Jets, who are pretty soft defensively. They allowed Malik Willis to win his first game on the back of a QB4 overall finish, and Drake Maye was the QB4 as well the week prior, even with A.J. Brown dropping the ball all game long. The Raiders have a solid 22.0-point team total (16th) as slight road underdogs, and the Jets offense is good enough to put up points on the Raiders, so this has some sloppy shootout appeal.PositiveProjectionOct 29, 2026
Cousins has cleared 17.8 fantasy points in 6 of 7 games as the QB12 across the season. He's the QB13 in EPA per dropback, QB6 in pass yards per game (268), and QB4 in passing touchdowns per game. The Raiders pass game has been fun in 2-TE land, and Tre Tucker is making enough downfield magic happen. Coach Klint Kubiak wants to see more of Cousins rather than get Fernando Mendoza reps.NegativeValueOct 29, 2026
Las Vegas Raiders QB set to hit free agency in 2027 but could be moved sooner if his current team believes they can obtain capital going into next year's draft as opposed to compensatory selections in 2028.PositiveMatchupOct 29, 2026
Cousins is a high-floor streamer against the Jets, who have allowed multiple passing touchdowns in four of their last six games. Cousins leads the NFL with 16 passing touchdowns thus far in 2026, and while Fernando Mendoza may eventually take over if the Raiders' four-game skid continues, Cousins remains a reliable option this week.NegativeRoleOct 29, 2026
Cousins remains the Raiders' starting quarterback despite speculation about benching him for No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza; after Sunday's 35-21 loss to the Rams, head coach Klint Kubiak said the team is 'thinking about everything,' but on Monday Kubiak clarified 'Kirk is our starting quarterback,' eliminating rumors of Mendoza taking over.NegativeProjectionOct 28, 2026
Cousins is among the familiar veteran free-agent options who'll be available for the Colts, and he's not a bad option if the Colts can pair him with a young QB and sell the veteran on a bridge-QB role for 2027.NegativeValueOct 28, 2026
Kirk Cousins carries a rest-of-season trade value of 12, tying with Aaron Rodgers and Bo Nix for twentieth place among quarterbacks.PositiveProjectionOct 28, 2026
The source expresses confidence that Kirk Cousins can meet the minimal offensive hurdles required by Flores' defense week in and week out against any NFL opponent, suggesting the Vikings quarterback has sufficient capability to execute the defensive scheme's requirements despite recent offensive struggles.PositiveProjectionOct 28, 2026
The source argues that Kirk Cousins, currently with the Las Vegas Raiders and first in touchdown passes, knows Kevin O'Connell's offense and could clear the minimal offensive hurdles the Vikings' elite defense would need week-to-week against any NFL opponent. The source suggests Cousins as a potential trade deadline acquisition if Kyler Murray continues to struggle.NegativeRoleOct 27, 2026
Raiders quarterback who will determine whether Thornton becomes a reliable option in the passing game; Thornton needs to give the Raiders a reason to put him on the field, whether that means stretching coverage, creating separation, or becoming a reliable target when Cousins looks his way.NegativeProjectionOct 27, 2026
Cousins is tied for the league lead in passing touchdowns, indicating strong overall performance; however, the source notes a concerning trend: he hasn't been hitting wide-open receivers when they have presented themselves. The source argues these are plays where a rookie quarterback would 'let it rip and 9/10 going to be a TD,' and that while Kirk has done well overall, this pattern of missing wide-open receivers 'can't keep happening.'NegativeRoleOct 27, 2026
Cousins threw for 295 yards and two touchdowns in the Raiders' latest loss, but the team's inability to run the ball and defensive struggles—not Cousins' performance—are the primary issues; however, questions about transitioning to Fernando Mendoza will intensify if Las Vegas loses to the Jets.NegativeProjectionOct 27, 2026
Despite strong passing statistics, Cousins' limitations at age 38—including arm strength and mobility—have been prevalent; the Raiders' four-game losing streak and inability to win games indicates the team cannot rely on Cousins to simply throw them to victory.NegativeValueOct 27, 2026
Conor Orr notes that Cousins, leading the league in touchdown passes, could be a legitimately valuable trade chip at the deadline; a mid-round pick acquisition would be difficult for the Raiders to turn down if they can beat the Jets this weekend.NegativeRoleOct 27, 2026
Coach Klint Kubiak confirmed that Cousins will start in Week 8 against the Jets, with the 38-year-old remaining QB1 despite mounting pressure to insert rookie Fernando Mendoza; Kubiak cited the team still being 'in the hunt' as rationale for continuing with Cousins.PositiveProjectionOct 27, 2026
Cousins ranks third in passing yards (1,877) and first in touchdown passes (16) through Week 8, demonstrating surprisingly strong individual performance despite the Raiders' four-game losing streak and overall team struggles.NegativeProjectionOct 27, 2026
Cousins is ranked 23rd in Week 8 QB rankings by Daniel Dobish of TheHuddle.com, traveling to New York to face the Jets.PositiveProjectionOct 27, 2026
Cousins is top five in passing yards per game and No. 1 in total passing touchdowns with 16; he also has only five turnovers, boasting a strong QB rating and TD:INT ratio. The source views Cousins as a QB advantage for the Raiders against the Jets and considers the Raiders a buy despite being priced as a slight underdog, with the source noting a large coaching advantage and noteworthy QB advantage favoring the Raiders.PositiveProjectionOct 27, 2026
Kirk Cousins provided the kind of quarterback play that consistently supported Justin Jefferson before leaving Minnesota; the connection with current quarterback Kyler Murray is not the same.PositiveProjectionOct 27, 2026
Kirk Cousins will remain the Las Vegas Raiders' starting quarterback for Sunday's matchup against the New York Jets; head coach Klint Kubiak said 'there's no controversy' about sitting the 38-year-old veteran for No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza, stating Cousins is 'playing at a very high level' and the team needs to keep helping the areas around him.NegativeProjectionOct 27, 2026
Cousins has been much better than expected with the Raiders, though the team's impressive 3-0 start is no more and it feels like the bottom might have fallen out; Cousins has shown he still has some juice left, but the Raiders' offense was always going to be a project.NegativeDepth ChartOct 27, 2026
Kirk Cousins remains the starting quarterback for the Raiders in Week 8 against the Jets despite the team losing four consecutive games after a 3-0 start. The Raiders have not yet inserted top overall pick Fernando Mendoza into the starting role.NegativeRoleOct 27, 2026
Kirk Cousins is the starting quarterback for the Vikings, as confirmed by Klint Kubiak.NegativeProjectionOct 27, 2026
Kirk Cousins remains the Raiders' starting QB despite four consecutive losses, with Fernando Mendoza serving as backup. The source indicates the Raiders are not making a quarterback change despite poor performance.PositiveProjectionOct 27, 2026
Kirk Cousins leads the NFL in touchdown passes with 16, one more than Joe Burrow and Brock Purdy who are tied at 15. Cousins is the starting quarterback for the Raiders in their Week 8 game against the New York Jets amid a four-game losing streak.PositiveRoleOct 26, 2026
Kubiak affirmed Cousins remains the Raiders' starting quarterback with no controversy, citing his experience and familiarity with the offense as central to keeping him on the field despite a 3-4 record and four consecutive losses. The coach stated 'Kirk is our starting quarterback' and 'Kirk's playing really well, and we're in the hunt,' prioritizing winning now over developing the future at the position.PositiveDepth ChartOct 26, 2026
Head coach Klint Kubiak confirmed Kirk Cousins as the Raiders' starting quarterback with no controversy, stating 'Kirk is our starting quarterback. There is no controversy there. He is playing at a very high level and he's gotta continue to do that for us to win.' This came after the Raiders' 35-21 loss to the Rams in Week 7, when Kubiak had briefly opened the door to considering personnel changes including a potential quarterback switch to No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza. Kubiak emphasized Cousins' role as team leader and the importance of clarity at the position.PositiveRoleOct 26, 2026
Raiders coach Klint Kubiak confirmed Monday that Cousins will remain the starting quarterback despite Sunday speculation about a potential change. Kubiak stated 'There is no controversy here' and said Cousins is playing well; the team needs to run the ball better to help the offense. With the 3-4 Raiders still in playoff contention, winning is the priority and Cousins will continue as starter.PositiveRoleOct 26, 2026
Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak confirmed Kirk Cousins as the team's starter for Week 8 against the Jets, stating there is 'no controversy' and that Cousins is 'playing at a very high level.' Kubiak emphasized the team is 'in the hunt' at 3-4 and that Cousins needs to continue performing well, with the coaching staff focused on supporting him and fixing problems around the offense.NegativeBustOct 26, 2026
Cousins had arguably his worst performance of the season against the Rams, dropping back 48 times while down 28-6 in the second half; when the Rams blitzed on 27.1 percent of his dropbacks, he completed just 6 of 13 passes (46.2 percent) as his lack of arm strength and mobility showed under pressure. More significantly, the source notes calls for Fernando Mendoza to take over are intensifying, as the Raiders are no longer winning with the 38-year-old behind center.NegativeProjectionOct 26, 2026
Cousins finished 26 of 44 for 295 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions but was sacked twice; his passer rating of 94.4 was lower than punter AJ Cole III's 118.8 rating on a fake punt completion, highlighting the Raiders' offensive struggles.NegativeProjectionOct 26, 2026
Cousins will almost certainly be benched after the Raiders dropped four straight games following a 3-0 start. While two of the losses were extremely close, the team's struggles and the Raiders' possession of the No. 1 overall pick suggest a quarterback change is likely coming.NegativeMatchupOct 26, 2026
Kirk Cousins was blitzed on 40.5% of his dropbacks in Week 6's Bills-Raiders game, a very high number, suggesting the Bills secondary showed signs of aggressive man coverage and blitzing schemes that may continue post-bye.NegativeRoleOct 26, 2026
Las Vegas Raiders coach Klint Kubiak hinted at a potential quarterback change following the team's Week 7 loss, saying the team would re-evaluate 'everything,' despite Kirk Cousins having played well; this suggests uncertainty around Cousins' role going forward.NegativeRoleOct 26, 2026
Raiders coach Klint Kubiak hinted at a potential quarterback change despite Cousins playing well, saying the team would re-evaluate "everything" following the team's loss.NegativeRoleOct 26, 2026
Kirk Cousins's play may not be at the top of the list of issues hampering the Raiders, but head coach Klint Kubiak indicated that a quarterback change is under active consideration as the team seeks to address offensive problems including red zone efficiency and third-quarter performance following their fourth straight loss. The source notes that while the running game and defense are also problematic, the possibility of benching Cousins in favor of first overall pick Fernando Mendoza is part of the team's broader evaluation.NegativeProjectionOct 26, 2026
Cousins struggled mightily in the first half of the Raiders' 35-21 loss to the Rams; he finished 26-of-44 passing for 295 yards and two touchdowns, with Vegas trailing 28-6 at halftime after the offense put up only 128 yards and two field goals; Raiders coach Klint Kubiak indicated the team is considering all options, including potentially replacing Cousins with Fernando Mendoza.NegativeProjectionOct 26, 2026
Despite leading the NFL in passing touchdowns and exceeding expectations entering the season, Cousins' 295-yard, two-touchdown performance in a 35-21 loss to the Rams—where he couldn't establish rhythm against regular blitzes and man coverage—signals his reign as a starter is on borrowed time; Raiders coach Klint Kubiak acknowledged the team is 'thinking about everything' ahead of a brutal November stretch, with a potential benching looming.NegativeProjectionOct 26, 2026
Despite being the NFL's passing touchdown leader and exceeding all reasonable expectations coming into the year, Cousins' 35-21 loss to the Rams felt like a potential inflection point for the Falcons' season.NegativeRoleOct 26, 2026
Cousins' starting role is in jeopardy despite strong individual performance; the Raiders are 3-4 and have lost four straight games, prompting coach Klint Kubiak to say the team is 'thinking about everything' including personnel changes. Cousins has thrown for 1,877 yards and an NFL-best 16 touchdowns this season, but the franchise will eventually move away from him in favor of No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza. Cousins acknowledged his time in the role is limited, especially if losses continue, and said he would step aside if Mendoza makes the team better.NegativeProjectionOct 26, 2026
In Sunday's 35-21 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, Cousins went 26 of 44 for 295 yards with two touchdowns, but the stat line masks poor first-half performance: he was 7 of 12 for 39 yards at halftime when the Raiders trailed 28-6, with the team's first touchdown not coming until the fourth quarter. Most of his success came in the second half against soft zone coverage, suggesting limited effectiveness when defenses played tight.NegativeRoleOct 26, 2026
Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak declined to rule out benching Cousins for rookie Fernando Mendoza following the team's fourth consecutive loss; when asked if the team could start Mendoza, Kubiak replied, 'At this point we're thinking about everything.' Cousins acknowledged the possibility, stating 'if I'm not the best option, then I don't want to be out there either,' signaling job security pressure despite his willingness to step aside.NegativeRoleOct 26, 2026
Coach Klint Kubiak raised eyebrows when asked if he was considering replacing Cousins with rookie Fernando Mendoza, but Kubiak's lengthy response indicated the team's problems run deeper than the quarterback position. The source notes Kubiak was mentioning other problems and emphasized the need to fix the run game and overall offensive balance (44 passes, 17 runs).NegativeProjectionOct 26, 2026
Cousins completed 26-of-44 passing for 295 yards and two touchdowns against the Rams in Week 7, but the Raiders' offensive issues have centered on run-game production; Las Vegas rushed 17 times for 48 yards (2.8 yards per carry) and entered Week 7 ranked 30th in the NFL in rushing yards per game (79.2), indicating systemic offensive struggles beyond quarterback performance.NegativeRoleOct 26, 2026
Kirk Cousins signed with the Raiders on essentially a one-year deal with the organization's long-term vision including turning the quarterback keys over to Mendoza; Cousins has started all seven games this season and said his mentality has not changed since joining the team in April, stating "If I'm not the best option, I don't want to be out there either" and expressing confidence in Mendoza's future.NegativeMatchupOct 26, 2026
Cousins and the Raiders offense struggled late in the game when they needed to score, with the Rams keeping Tre Tucker bottled up. The Rams sacked Cousins only once while Vegas has an open competition on their offensive line.NegativeProjectionOct 25, 2026
Finished 26-of-44 for 295 yards with two touchdowns in Raiders' loss to Rams; threw two scoring passes including a 15-yard TD to Ashton Jeanty, demonstrating passing production despite the team's 3-4 record and loss.NegativeProjectionOct 25, 2026
Cousins completed 12-of-20 passes for 95 yards in the first half as the Raiders struggled offensively against the Rams' dominant defense.NegativeMatchupOct 25, 2026
Kirk Cousins and the Las Vegas Raiders are the Rams' Week 7 opponent. The source notes that pressures aren't enough against the best quarterbacks in the league, and the Rams' defense needs to finish with sacks. Cousins is specifically targeted in the prediction that Byron Young will sack him twice.PositiveProjectionOct 24, 2026
Cousins leads the NFL's seventh-most productive aerial attack with 1,581 yards and has the league-leading 14 touchdowns with just five interceptions; he is completing 63.4 percent of his passes and has only been sacked eight times. If the offensive line and ground game are clicking, it should further open up the array of artillery Kubiak dials up.PositiveRoleOct 24, 2026
Ojomo views having Cousins around while Mendoza is starting as valuable for the rookie's development; Cousins can serve as a mentor to help Mendoza stay mentally resilient during his ups and downs as a starter, given Cousins' 15 years of NFL experience and having been through significant challenges during his career.PositiveProjectionOct 23, 2026
Cousins leads the league with 14 passing touchdowns and has turned back the clock in Kubiak's offense, dropping dimes for the Raiders' aerial attack which ranks seventh in yards (1,581) and second in touchdowns (14) in the NFL. The source notes the Raiders' strength offensively is their aerial attack and Kubiak has shown adept at getting targets open for his veteran quarterback.NegativeRoleOct 23, 2026
Kirk Cousins has played at a surprisingly high level this season, directly tied to the Raiders' offensive improvement. However, the offense remains unbalanced with a struggling running game; too often modest gains or negative plays have left Cousins facing difficult passing situations, particularly in short-yardage scenarios where the Raiders have struggled to convert scoring opportunities into touchdowns.NegativeRoleOct 23, 2026
Despite strong individual performance, Cousins is keeping the seat warm for number one pick Fernando Mendoza. If the Raiders lose to the Rams and fall below .500, the organization will likely prioritize giving Mendoza experience and building for the future, ending Cousins' tenure as starter—not because of his play, but because the team isn't winning and needs to develop the rookie.PositiveProjectionOct 23, 2026
Cousins leads the NFL with 14 touchdown passes and has played significantly better than expected this season, benefiting from familiarity with offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak (three years together in Minnesota). The Raiders rank sixth in points per game (27.0) and seventh in passing yards per game (263.5) with Cousins at the helm. Despite a three-game losing streak, Cousins remains far from the team's biggest problem and has kept the Raiders competitive in two of the three losses.NegativeRoleOct 22, 2026
Cousins acknowledged red zone execution issues in the Week 6 loss to Buffalo, citing missed opportunities including a first-and-goal from the two-yard line where the offense was unable to advance, and an incompletion. Cousins noted specific receiver decisions: staying with Brock Bowers despite double coverage and tough leverage, or delivering a better ball to Cody White. Cousins stated 'anytime you leave points on the board in the red zone, it's hard,' reflecting the offense's 2-for-5 red zone conversion rate in that game.NegativeProjectionOct 22, 2026
Cousins is ranked QB15 for Week 7 with 19 projected points against Los Angeles.NegativeRoleOct 22, 2026
Kirk Cousins drew criticism for kneeling with no timeouts before halftime against the Eagles, but the controversy dissipated quickly after the Commanders won that game, illustrating how results matter more than individual plays in media narrative.PositiveRoleOct 21, 2026
The source notes that Quenton Nelson's pass blocking would provide interior protection for Kirk Cousins, giving him more time in the pocket and allowing receivers more time to get open and run deep routes.NegativeMatchupOct 21, 2026
Cousins is the Raiders' veteran quarterback facing the Rams on Sunday; the source notes this game will feature veteran quarterbacks Matthew Stafford and Kirk Cousins.NegativeProjectionOct 21, 2026
Cousins threw for 313 yards and two touchdowns but also threw an interception in Las Vegas's loss to Buffalo; the Raiders have now lost three straight games.NegativeMatchupOct 20, 2026
Cousins threw an interception into a robber look where he expected the linebacker to trail Brock Bowers in man coverage; when the defender squatted in zone instead, the pass intended for Michael Mayer went directly to the defender. He also threw a pass at the goal line to Cody White that was too low, resulting in a missed touchdown opportunity that cost the Raiders four points in a three-point loss.PositiveRoleOct 20, 2026
Raiders owner Mark Davis offers emphatic endorsement of Kirk Cousins, calling him "Fantastic" and "Couldn't be better." Davis highlights Cousins' field vision and processing ability: "he sees the field really well. He goes to his first, second and third reads very consistently, very fast." Davis also praises Cousins' competitiveness and toughness, noting these are valuable traits for a starting quarterback and useful habits for rookie Mendoza to observe. Cousins is handling the present while Mendoza develops for the future.PositiveProjectionOct 20, 2026
The 38-year-old quarterback is receiving praise from multiple media outlets despite the Raiders' 3-game losing streak. Cousins lit up the Bills for 313 passing yards in Week 6, demonstrating strong individual performance even as the team struggles. He is 29th in fantasy scoring at 18.5 ppg after being drafted No. 264 overall, suggesting he is outperforming his draft capital. The source notes that Cousins is playing well and continues to thrive, with his performance not being the reason for the Raiders' losses.PositiveProjectionOct 20, 2026
Cousins had two of the best throws of the week, both to Tre Tucker; his accuracy and willingness to chuck it into tough windows has been promising, supporting Tucker's role as a vertical threat in a Rashid Shaheed-type role.PositiveProjectionOct 20, 2026
Kirk Cousins is ranked eighteenth among quarterbacks for Week 7 fantasy rankings by Daniel Dobish of TheHuddle.com, hosting the Rams.PositiveProjectionOct 20, 2026
Cousins is playing well for the Raiders; the source notes that despite the team's three-game losing streak, Cousins' solid play is part of why the Raiders remain well ahead of schedule at 3-3.NegativeUsageOct 20, 2026
Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins connected with Tre Tucker for a 44-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter during Sunday's 33-30 loss to the Bills, marking Tucker's second touchdown of the game.NegativeProjectionOct 19, 2026
Cousins finished 23 of 41 for 313 yards and two touchdown passes with one interception; avoided getting sacked but took a few hits from Buffalo's defense; acknowledged the need to close games out, noting critical mistakes including three incompletions in the second-to-last possession, a third-quarter interception that gave Buffalo a short field and touchdown, and going 2-for-5 in the red zone.NegativeMatchupOct 19, 2026
In Week 6 against Buffalo, Cousins faced pressure from Deone Walker, who caved the pocket in front of him on multiple occasions despite being credited with limited official pressures. Walker forced a hurried throw and incompletion from Cousins on one rep using a swim move, and impacted the pocket on another early-game rep where he bull rushed Linderbaum and got a hand up near Cousins's throwing motion.