LAS VEGAS – The Falcons had quarterback Kirk Cousins on a short-leash against the Raiders.He attempted a season-low 17 passes, while the team leaned on the rushing attack to help them prevail 15-9 over the Raiders on Monday night at Allegiant Stadium.“We have to find a way to win,” Cousins said. “It’s never easy going on the road and winning in this league. Great to find a way. There were a lot of plays where you look at and say we can be better, I can be better. So, those conversations will happen certainly, but great to find a way.”In addition to a potent rushing attack, the Falcons’ defense came through with three sacks, six quarterback hits, a safety and 10 tackles for losses.Also, the special teams blocked a punt, tipped another and blocked an extra point while punter Bradley Pinion kept the Raiders in poor field position.“Our defense was phenomenal,” Cousins said. “Our special teams were phenomenal. Our run game was strong. We didn’t convert enough third downs really to stay on the field then turned some of those drives into points.”The Falcons converted 4 of 13 (31%) on third downs.“The run game was solid,” Cousins said. “It was consistent. We got a lot of different looks from the Raiders. Our (offensive) line and (wide) receivers handled it well. The backs ran hard. Had some great runs. We did lean on it and they did a great job for us tonight.”Cousins did snap his streak of not throwing a touchdown pass at four games. He connected with Drake London for a 30-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter.“On the touchdown, the corner was a little aggressive,” Cousin said. “He was really anticipating the slant there and when Drake ran the double move, it was the right call. Great play design by (offensive coordinator) Zac (Robinson). Drake make a great play and turned it into six (points).”London was elated about the touchdowns pass. Cousins last touchdown pass came in the third quarter against the Cowboys on Nov. 3.“(Raiders cornerback Jack Jones) was looking at Kirk and he sold it,” London said. “He helped me get open. He really ran the route for me. It was amazing to get back in the end zone.”Cousins gave Jones a hard pump fake. But know he needs to get back on track if the Falcons are going to make a legitimate playoff run.“I think ...
