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In the offseason, Cousins signed a lucrative four-year contract worth $180 million, with $100 million guaranteed. Despite this hefty investment, he has struggled with his performance throughout the season. The expectations surrounding his play have been high, making the decision to bench him even more contentious.

Analyzing Cousins' Performance

Cousins’ statistics so far this season tell a troubling story. Over the last five games, he has a record of just one win and four losses, managing only one touchdown against nine interceptions. His overall performance has been widely criticized, with a particularly poor outing against the Denver Broncos contributing to the decision to make a change. With these numbers in mind, analysts were divided on whether benching Cousins was the right move.