For decades, the NFL was ruled by quarterbacks who did their work almost exclusively from the pocket. They scanned the field before passing the ball to receivers, throwing it away if no one was open or taking a sack if time ran out.

Darnold, leading the 2-0 Vikings, has completed 72 percent of his passes for 476 yards, 4 TDs, 2 INTs, and a 111.8 rating. Cousins, with the 1-1 Falcons, has completed 65.5 percent of his throws for 396 yards, 3 TDs, 2 INTs, and an 89.7 rating.

Here’s what Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins had to say in preparation for facing the Chiefs, the Falcons’ opponent at 8:20 p.m. Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium: