Sep 14, 2014; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws the ball against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second half at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 41-10. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

With a possible season ending injury to starting quarterback Robert Griffin III backup Kirk Cousins is now thrust into the spotlight for the team. Many fans and pundits have speculated that Cousins might be the best option for the team at quarterback and now Cousins may have a chance to prove it.

Cousins stepped in for RGIII in the first quarter and passed for 250 yards and 2 TD’s. He also completed 66.7% of his passes and looked very sharp and composed directing the offense. He picked up from where left off in the preseason and performed even better being in with the starting unit.

Late last season Cousins had a three game audition as the starting quarterback for the Redskins and the team went 0-3. Cousins performance was also not very good but perhaps that negative experience helped Cousins from an experience standpoint and its paying dividends now.

And the Redskins still have aspirations of returning to the playoffs whether Griffin is in the lineup or not. So this is an opportunity that Kirk Cousins must take advantage of. He wanted to be a starting quarterback well now for the foreseeable future that’s what he’s going to be.