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Kirk Cousins is ‘heart-attack serious’ about rebounding, but is blocking out the noise

Kirk Cousins says that he understands the sense of urgency that he and his teammates have to have as they approach a game that coach Jay Gruden described as a “code-red” situation. But at the same time, the quarterback is working to ensure he doesn’t feel the pressure, or hear his critics.

Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins on the sidelines during the fourth quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Jets (Toni L. Sandys/ The Washington Post)

Cousins last Sunday against the Jets had his fourth multiple-interception game as Washington’s offense faltered, and the Redskins fell to 2-4.