The Atlanta Falcons started their game against the Kansas City Chiefs strongly on Sunday night, setting a new record.

Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins ​​led a seven-play, 70-yard touchdown drive on the opening series, capped by a 14-yard pass to receiver Drake London that went unmarked in the end zone.

The completed touchdown was Cousins’ 274th touchdown in his 13-year career, passing Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana for 19th place on the NFL’s all-time touchdown list.

Cousins ​​finished the opening drive 5-of-5 for 56 yards and a touchdown, picking up right where he left off last Monday after leading Atlanta’s game-winning drive against the Philadelphia Eagles.

The Falcons’ defense also experienced déjà vu. After ending the game against the Eagles with an interception of safety Jessie Bates III, his running mate, safety Justin Simmons, intercepted a pass from Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes on Kansas City’s first possession.

This continues Simmons’ dominance over Mahomes after Simmons intercepted passes from Mahomes in four consecutive games. Simmons, who formerly played for the Chiefs’ AFC West rival, the Denver Broncos, has six interceptions of Mahomes in his career.

Cousins ​​and Simmons are both new faces for the Falcons this season. Cousins ​​signed a four-year, $180 million contract in March, while Simmons joined the team in August on a one-year, $8 million deal.

Before Sunday night’s game, Cousins ​​had a 65.5% completion rate, throwing for 396 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions. Simmons had just eight tackles and one pass breakup.

But right at the start of an important showdown in prime time, both were up to the task – and gave the Falcons a strong boost early on.