Kirk Cousins connects with Tre Tucker for Week 6 touchdown

The score marks Cousins' 13th passing TD of the season.

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Kirk Cousins ➡️ Tre Tucker for the TD! BUFvsLV on CBS/Paramount+ Stream on @NFLPlus https://t.co/Gl1Uln47Gx Via @NFL on X

What happened: Kirk Cousins connected with wide receiver Tre Tucker for a touchdown during Sunday's Week 6 regular-season matchup between Buffalo and Las Vegas on CBS. The scoring play gave Tucker his second receiving touchdown of the 2026 campaign.

Why it matters: Cousins, named Las Vegas' opening-day quarterback on Sept. 2, has already surpassed his 2025 full-season touchdown total six weeks into the schedule. The 2012 fourth-round pick out of Michigan State continues to build his market value after landing among 16 players on early trade watch Oct. 14.

By the numbers: Sunday's connection pushed Cousins to 13 passing touchdowns and Tucker to two receiving scores in Week 6 of the 2026 season. Per ESPN (as of Sept. 29, 2026), Cousins completed 166 of 269 passes for 1,721 yards, 10 touchdowns, and five interceptions across 10 games with Atlanta in 2025, while Tucker caught 57 passes for 696 yards and five touchdowns across 17 games for Las Vegas in 2025.

What to watch: Buffalo and Las Vegas wrap up their Week 6 contest on CBS, with teams across the league evaluating roster moves ahead of the Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline.

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