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Overall, it was an impressive performance for Cousins, who managed to lead the first-team offense to more success than it has had in previous weeks. With doubts still remaining over Griffin's health, Cousins did himself no harm in securing the job should Griffin not be ready to return against the Dolphins on opening day.
During a 31-13 exhibition victory over the Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium, Cousins seized an opportunity with Griffin sidelined and made a strong impression.